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Choose PT First

April 13th, 2022

Physical therapy is a specialized medical profession concerned with the prevention and treatment of acute and chronic conditions that cause movement disorders. 3 reasons why you should choose physical therapy FIRST #1 – Physical Therapists are experts of movement To provide appropriate treatment, physical therapists evaluate the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and associated systems, relying on

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Top 6 Reasons to Work at HQPT

September 16th, 2021

Based on Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projections, physical therapists will experience an 18% growth in employment from 2019-2029. Working in physical therapy is a rewarding career, but there are many more reasons outlined below about why one would want to work specifically at HealthQuest Physical Therapy. OPPORTUNITY FOR GROWTH AND OWNERSHIP MENTORSHIP AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT ENJOYABLE

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Virtual Care & Telehealth

April 3rd, 2020

physical therapy from home Our virtual physical therapy or “telehealth”, enables our dedicated therapists to provide an effective, remote, safe, and highly accessible option for you to receive care, especially during this COVID-19 pandemic. Telehealth visits allow patients to connect with licensed physical therapists to engage in individualized, home-based treatment programs through a secure video-call

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The Top 5 Best Ways Therapeutic Massage Will Benefit an Athlete

March 10th, 2020

Any athlete will understand the importance of maintaining their health in order to keep up with the physical demands of their sport. If you’ve recently sustained an injury, it is important to make sure that you are keeping up with your physical therapy treatments, in order to regain your optimum levels of physical function. Many

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Live Your Life to the Fullest with Physical Therapy Treatments

February 29th, 2020

WebMD states, “Physical therapy is often one of the best choices you can make when you have long-term pain (also called chronic pain) or an injury. It can make you stronger and help you move and feel better.” The mission of any physical therapist is to relieve pain while also increasing function and mobility. Physical

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Manual Therapy at HealthQuest- Treat pain naturally!

February 7th, 2019

Many patients come to their first PT appointment expecting to receive hot pack treatments, ultrasounds and instructions on how to complete a series of exercises. These are warranted in many instances and most of our therapists would agree that exercises/stretches are needed to help restore muscle imbalances. However, HealthQuest therapists approach the restoration of function

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Ice Is the Enemy, but You Can Fight Back- Penguins Pave the Way

February 1st, 2019

Walking on ice can be difficult, but who knew there was a full proof way to do so without injury. A fall from slipping on ice could change your life. Luckily, we can prevent these falls from happening. If a fall still occurs, there is a proper way to fall to prevent injury. Slips and

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Cupping Technique

November 23rd, 2018

What is cupping? Cupping is a manual therapy technique performed by our physical therapists. Cupping is used to soften tight muscles and muscle attachments, loosen adhesions, and lift connective tissue. Cupping therapy can be modified to deliver a spectrum of techniques, from deep tissue release to lymphatic drainage. It works to separate fused tissue layers

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Post Physical Therapy: What’s Next?

March 22nd, 2018

If you are currently recovering from an injury and have already completed your physical therapy, you might be left wondering what the next step is. After a serious or reoccurring injury, an effective fitness program will help maintain any progress in range of motion, strength, and stability that was gained during physical therapy. Post-physical therapy

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Your New Medicare Card

March 21st, 2018

Effective April 2018: what you need to know and how to prevent scams Starting in April 2018, the government will start sending out new Medicare cards, launching a massive, yearlong effort to alter  59 million people’s cards.  Your benefits stay the same, the only thing that changes is your number! Historically, Medicare cards have had the Social

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