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The McKenzie Method – What it is and how Emerson uses it to get to the root of your pain.

By Emerson Talbott, DPT / October 14, 2020

If you have ever seen me as a patient, you might know that I favor a style of treatment called the McKenzie method of diagnosis. Never heard of this method? Fret Not! I’ll explain.  It all started with a man named Robin McKenzie, who was initially a practitioner in New…

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How is ‘Direct Primary Care’ disrupting the healthcare system?

By Christopher Taylor, PT / July 6, 2020

‘Concierge’ medicine is not a new thing in the healthcare world. But, the premium experience of concierge medicine being applied to the primary care model has only recently become accessible to a wider audience as direct primary care.

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Vote for us – Best of WNC 2020

By Christopher Taylor, PT / April 16, 2020

For the last 7 years, we have been a winner in the Best of WNC poll. With your help, we can do it again! Vote for Amanda Roach, Physical Therapist, and support your Physio family during these strange times.  Want to get to know Amanda? We sat down with her and asked her 20 questions.…

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Are you in pain? Emerson is opening up his schedule.

By Christopher Taylor, PT / April 15, 2020

We are here for you. Emerson Talbott, DPT, is opening up his schedule starting on 4/20/2020 for those of you who are in pain and need our help. We are doing our best to provide care to those who need it most. So, give us a call to make an appointment, or send us…

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Foam Rolling Your IT Band [How to]

By Christopher Taylor, PT / March 15, 2017

Whether you are an avid runner, sit at a desk most of the day, or prefer to lift weights, anyone can suffer from tightness or pain in their Iliotibial Band (IT) Band. Many people turn to foam rolling for the IT band, but is that the most effective thing to do? What…

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Joint Pain Relief

By Christopher Taylor, PT / March 20, 2016

How to find joint pain relief The longer you have been dealing with joint pain, the more you will need new ways to accommodate your disorder in order to find joint pain relief. In order to follow through your daily routines, some modifications could end up being essential. If you use some of the…

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Hamstring Strain

By Christopher Taylor, PT / March 6, 2016

What is a Hamstring Strain? A hamstring strain may occur when one or more of the three posterior thigh muscles gets stretched too far or may even begin to tear. Mild hamstring strains may not hurt too much. But severe ones can be agonizing, making it impossible to walk or…

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Why You Should Seek Treatment While your Insurance Deductible is Met

By Christopher Taylor, PT / December 5, 2015

It’s time to GET TREATMENT now Before the beginning of the year! 1. Insurance Deductibles Are Usually Met by Now: Most patients don’t strategize in regards to their insurance deductibles. Most of us have met our deductibles or our max out of pocket making it a very good time of year…

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5 Reasons Not to Tolerate Pain

By Christopher Taylor, PT / November 29, 2015

5 Reasons Not to Tolerate Pain Untreated pain creates a downward spiral of chronic pain symptoms, so it is very important to treat pain early and avoid it becoming chronic pain. The earlier a person begins treatment, the less likely the pain will affect their day-to-day life. Let’s discuss 5 reasons…

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