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27 Nov Counting Steps May Help You Live Longer & Healthier

Posted at 18:50h in About Astym, Clinical Tips & Tricks, For Athletes & Runners, General Health, Uncategorized

You may have heard this before: The more steps you take each day is associated with reduced risk of all-cause mortality and cardiovascular mortality.  Previous studies indicate the optimal steps may be between 6,000 and 10,000, but those in rehab know there is no “one...

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14 Nov Treating Chronic Back Pain: What are You Missing?

Posted at 16:34h in About Astym, Back Pain, Clinical Tips & Tricks, Shoulder, Neck, & Back, Uncategorized

Ever heard of axial spondyloarthritis? It is an inflammatory arthritis of the spine and joints that often goes undiagnosed for many years. Frequently, it presents as persistent back pain, that may be eased with exercise and anti-inflammatory medication. However, if… It does not go away...

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08 Nov New Pediatric Applications for Astym Therapy

Posted at 18:14h in About Astym, Astym Stories, Cerebral Palsy, Clinical Tips & Tricks, Uncategorized

Astym Therapy: Secret to Success at Paley Institute We are all familiar with the many ways Astym therapy has helped a wide variety of orthopedic patients. But did you know that Astym therapy can also help children with neurologic and/or orthopedic conditions? The Paley Orthopedic...

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24 Oct SuperAgers- How Do They Do It?

Posted at 19:11h in About Astym

Cognitive abilities, including memory, usually decline with age. However, some people who are referred to as SuperAgers, retain memory function of individuals much younger. Why is this?  Recently a study set out to determine associations with those who SuperAge to see if we could find...

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24 Oct Statin Use and Tendinopathy: What You Should Know

Posted at 16:14h in About Astym, Clinical Tips & Tricks, Scar Tissue, Tendonitis, tendinosis, tendinopathy, Uncategorized

If you treat musculoskeletal conditions, you should be aware that tendinopathy may occur in those taking medications known as statins. Statins are one of the most widely prescribed medications in the world and are often prescribed for people with high cholesterol to lower their total...

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18 Oct Leading PT/OT Education: Duquesne University Lights the Way

Posted at 18:21h in About Astym, Astym, everything, Education, Plantar Fasciitis, Scar Tissue, Shoulder, Neck, & Back, Tendinosis, Tennis Elbow

Astym Therapy added to curriculum It is a new era in preparing clinicians to be effective therapists. Staying at the forefront of research and innovation is crucial. In recognition that excellence brings rewards, Duquesne’s Physical Therapy program has added certification in Astym Therapy to its...

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14 Feb AOTA Webinar on Astym Therapy

Posted at 15:26h in About Astym, Astym Research and Reviews, Shoulder pain, Shoulder, Neck, & Back, Tennis Elbow (lateral epicondylitis)

Recently, the American Occupational Therapy Association hosted an educational webinar on Astym therapy and its positive impact on treating challenging musculoskeletal disorders seen in the practice of occupational therapy. Presenters included Thomas L Sevier, M.D., FACSM, Michelle Pasqualetto Milano, OTR/L, CHT, owner of Hand and...

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02 Feb Astym Therapy Named to Top 10 List

Posted at 19:41h in Education, Featured Articles

Long regarded as the gold standard for soft tissue treatment, Astym therapy has now been recognized as a top choice across medical specialties for pain management. Developed by leading research hospitals and universities, Astym is the only regenerative medicine in physical therapy.  Astym therapy’s resolution...

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13 Nov Amazing Results Post Achilles Tendon Surgery

Posted at 20:24h in Achilles Tendonitis, Astym Stories, Foot/ankle pain, Post-surgical therapy

After heel spur removal and Achilles tendon repair, I was extremely fearful at the thought of PT, as my incision was so painful, I could not even tolerate pressure from my CAM boot. I couldn’t imagine the thought of someone touching the incision or Achilles...

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04 Nov My Recovery After Bilateral Mastectomy with Astym Therapy

Posted at 14:19h in Astym Stories, Post-surgical therapy, Scar Tissue Treatment/Adhesions/Contractures

I had bilateral mastectomy and radiation.  To help me recover quicker, I tried regular occupational therapy at the hospital, but I was still in a lot of pain after that… Then, I learned about a physical therapist named Mary Rachford who’s certified in Astym treatment....

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