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Backpack Safety Tips

By Christopher Taylor, PT / August 21, 2013

Backpack Safety Tips With school starting back up today, backpacks are a commonly overlooked issue; therefore, we are providing simple to follow backpack safety tips.  Too often, school bags and backpacks are purchased because of the designer and style. Rarely, are school bags and backpacks are purchased because of the designer…

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Physical Therapy in Weaverville

By physio pt / August 17, 2013

Physical Therapy In Weaverville Revolutionary pain relief treatments that work immediately are available only at Physio Physical Therapy and Wellness which proudly serves Weaverville, NC. You will love that it is gentle and very affordable, whether you have insurance or not. Physical Therapy in Weaverville is not the same at every…

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Christopher Taylor, MPT Voted #1 Best Physical Therapist in WNC!

By physio pt / August 7, 2013

Best Physical Therapist in WNC Announced The results are in for the Mountain Xpress Best Of WNC 2013!  PHYSIO is proud to announce: Congratulations to Christopher Taylor, MPT of PHYSIO Physical Therapy and Wellness Asheville for being voted #1 Best Physical Therapist in  Western North Carolina! Chris would like to…

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Best Shoe Options

By Christopher Taylor, PT / July 24, 2013

Best Shoe Options There recently has been a trend toward minimalist shoes with a very low profile and minimal arch support.  There certainly is some compelling research about how modern footwear has not decreased injury rates (link).  This school of thought states that the extra cushion in modern shoes has…

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Ankle Sprains

By Christopher Taylor, PT / June 22, 2013

What is an Ankle Sprain?  Ankles are the most common body part injured during sporting activities. An ankle sprain occurs when you stretch or tear a ligament on the side of the ankle. There are different levels ranging from mild to severe, depending on the extent of damage to the…

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Achilles Tendon Rupture

By Christopher Taylor, PT / May 24, 2013

Achilles Tendon Rupture The Achilles tendon is a strong fibrous tissue connected to the gastrocnemius muscle in the back of the lower leg.  It connects to the calcaneous bone of the foot, at the heel.  The muscle is important in running, jumping and cutting activities as well as simply when…

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Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement

By Christopher Taylor, PT / May 21, 2013

What is a Reverse Total shoulder Replacement (arthroplasty) (rTSA)? If you need to have a shoulder replacement, it is important to know the difference between a traditional shoulder replacement and a Reverse total shoulder replacement.  In a traditional approach, a plastic socket is inserted into the glenoid, and a metal…

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Mobility Issues? We can help!

By Christopher Taylor, PT / May 18, 2013

As we age our flexibility decreases and mobility issues begin to occur.  A very easy common solution is stretching.  It turns out that recently stretching has become a controversial issue.  Popular literature has begun talking about some of the drawbacks of static stretching (New York Times link).  Static stretching is “traditional…

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Get rid of your headaches today!

By Christopher Taylor, PT / May 12, 2013

In order to get rid of your headaches today, there are a couple of things to know about headaches.  The first is that headaches are a very common problem.  In fact, 90% of Americans suffer from occasional headaches.  In my experience, headaches can be one of the most disabling ailments…

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ASTYM vs. IASTM (Graston®, Sastm, etc.): How They Are Different

By Christopher Taylor, PT / April 30, 2013

Astym vs Iastm Difference There is a significant difference between Astym treatment and instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) techniques, such as Graston®, Sastm and other tooled friction massage. Although Astym treatment evolved from research on manual therapies, including friction massage, it is very different than friction massage, and its variation, tooled…

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