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Physical therapy as a hobby? [Best of WNC]

By Emerson Talbott, DPT / April 29, 2021

There we are; the rapid is closing in. I can’t see anything but can only hear roaring water and what looks like a big drop-off on the water horizon. My partner and her friend encouraged me to go first, and so naturally, wanting to impress the ladies, I did…

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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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Scar Release- How we use ASTYM and Physical Therapy to help release painful scars

By Rachel Suggs / August 31, 2020

Almost everyone has some sort of scar, whether it be from an injury, accident, or a silly mishap. Did you know that for those greater injuries or after surgery, the body can also scar internally?

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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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How Gardening Impacted me During Quarantine [3 Tips to Make Your Gardening Endeavors Pain Free]

By Amanda Roach, MPT / May 11, 2020

I have always enjoyed being outside and have often found a little yard work to be a great way to get some exercise on the weekend. My yard work, however, was always limited to just that, a quick weekend project. Now that quarantine and pandemic are part of my daily…

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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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How My Passion for Running Fueled my Passion to Heal

By Tabitha McDonald / October 24, 2019

My life as a runner took off when I got into running cross-country and track in high school. I have been an athlete participating in a multitude of sports for most of my life, but when I joined the cross-country team, I knew I had found my passion.  I instantly…

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Best of WNC 2019!

By Tabitha McDonald / August 7, 2019

Best of WNC 2019 Winners Announced! Thank you for voting us Best of WNC for 7 years running! We are very proud and grateful that Physio Physical Therapy and Wellness has again been voted Best of WNC in the Mountain Xpress poll. We strive every day to provide the best…

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Problem-Solving & Physical Therapy

By Emerson Talbott, DPT / May 14, 2019

Spring Fever Like the rest of the city of Asheville, as soon as good weather hit, I jumped at the opportunity to take advantage of mowing my lawn. Chalk it up to my obsessive brain if you want, but before I even started the mower I was problem-solving for how…

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