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Cigna Accepted In-Network

By physio pt / September 9, 2014

Cigna Accepted In-Network at PHYSIO   Physio Physical Therapy and Wellness Asheville is proud to announce that we are (and have been) a preferred provider for CIGNA Health Insurance.  We are one of the only Physical Therapy Providers in Asheville to offer services to those with Cigna Health Insurance.  Physio…

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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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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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ASTYM – What is Astym and How Does it Work?

By Christopher Taylor, PT / March 30, 2013

What is Astym?  Astym treatment is a physical therapy treatment that regenerates healthy soft tissues (muscles, tendons, etc.), and eliminates or reduces unwanted scar tissue that may be causing pain or movement restrictions. Astym treatment is highly effective for restoring movement and reducing pain from soft tissue injury/dysfunction, and Astym even works when other approaches routinely fail.  One…

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Running Injuries

By Christopher Taylor, PT / March 27, 2013

As spring comes around many people are thinking about ways to stay or become active this year.  Asheville has a huge population of runners, I like that it is easy to set goals and monitor progress when choosing running over other ways to maintain health. There are many local running…

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Do you know that Smoking can impact your Physical Therapy?

By Christopher Taylor, PT / February 17, 2013

Smoking can impact your Physical Therapy.  A review of the the most recent statistics from American Lung Association (www.lung.org) and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) reveals that over 430,000 people die each year from smoking-related diseases. The American Lung Association warns that cigarette smoking leads to 87% of lung cancer…

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Low Back Pain Treatment

By Christopher Taylor, PT / January 9, 2013

Physical Therapy is a commonly overlooked option for Low Back Pain Treatment.  It has also been found to be one of the more effective options to relieving pain and helping people returning to their normal lives.  The rates of low back pain is our country are absolutely mind-blowing.  A few…

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