What is the P.O.L.I.C.E. principle? P.O.L.I.C.E. stands for Protect, Optimal Load, Ice, Compress, Elevate. We are not immune to injury, especially due the multitude of daily forces subjected to our bodies. Unfortunately, some of these stresses can be traumatic and cause tissue damage. Traditionally, the first aid method of healing injured body parts has been taught through the pneumonic, R.I.C.E, representing […]
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What is temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ)? Signs and symptoms of TMJ may include: Pain or tenderness of your jaw Pain in one or both of the temporomandibular joints Aching pain in and around your ear Difficulty chewing or pain while chewing Aching facial pain Locking of the joint, making it difficult to open or close
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WHAT DOES CREEP MEAN Let’s be honest, when you hear the word creep, you aren’t thinking of mechanical term associations like “cold flow”. After this important subject investigation on creep loading, I hope you will think in mechanical terms for the welfare of your life. Creep is creeping up in the lives of all Americans
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Recently, the wife of one of our beloved DPTs ran a marathon in Utah, finishing 4th in her division. Congratulations are certainly warranted to Melissa Wood, this great example of the POLICE principle, for training and running 26.2 without receiving an eminent injury. She could personally tell you her story of how powerful the training has been
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