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In honor of back to school season, we\u2019re here today to help you brush up on your ABCs\u2026the ABCs of physical therapy, that is!<\/p>\n

We dug through our \u201cGet There\u201d blog archives and talked to our physical therapists to bring you a complete guide of everything you need to know! Whether it\u2019s a cure for back pain or a quick tip to help with your arthritis, keep reading to get schooled in everything PT-related. \u00a0Today, we’re featuring A to I.<\/p>\n

Arthritis relief:<\/strong>\u00a0Did you know millions of Americans suffer from arthritis pain? In \u201cArthritis: Physical Therapy May Help<\/a>,\u201d Lauren Watson, physical therapist at ATI Waukesha South, explains what arthritis is, how physical therapy can help, and everyday tips to help relieve arthritis pain.<\/p>\n

Back pain:<\/strong>\u00a0As physical therapists, we see a lot of patients with back pain come in and out of our doors! If you have lower back pain, check out \u201cOh, my aching back! Treatment of lower back pain with physical therapy<\/a>\u201d to know what to expect during treatment.<\/p>\n

Cold weather exercise:<\/strong>\u00a0Our Sports Medicine team will tell you it\u2019s important to take some precautions when Old Man Winter comes around! Follow these\u00a0top five tips for cold weather exercise<\/a>\u00a0to stay safe.<\/p>\n

Dynamic stretching:<\/strong>\u00a0Unlike static stretching, dynamic stretching lengthens the muscle with movement, increasing its effectiveness against injury. Learn how dynamic stretching is important for\u00a0track and field<\/a>,\u00a0soccer<\/a>, and\u00a0lacrosse\u00a0<\/a>athletes alike.<\/p>\n

Exercise<\/strong>: Can\u2019t find time to fit in exercise? Matt Stapleton, a physical therapist at ATI Doylestown, offers an easy solution:\u00a0make any activity an exercise!<\/a><\/p>\n

Fit<\/strong>: Bike fit, that is! Whether you\u2019re a recreational rider or competitive triathlete, you\u2019re bound to spend hours on your bike. Here\u2019s\u00a0four ways to find the right bike fit\u00a0<\/a>to avoid injury and stay safe on the road.<\/p>\n

Gardening safety<\/strong>: Even with osteoarthritis, you can have a \u201cgreen thumb!\u201d Beth Warkentien from ATI Merrillville (84th Drive) shares\u00a0tips for gardening with an arthritic thumb. \u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Hand therapy:<\/strong>\u00a0Our hands are pretty important \u2013 we use them every day! We talked to Lydia Hohman, a certified hand therapist at ATI Severna Park, to\u00a0debunk myths and reveal truths about hand therapy<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Injuries<\/strong>: We all experience aches and pains, but when should we take the next step and seek treatment? Our team reveals\u00a0how to deal with acute and chronic injuries<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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