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TOA Tips Physical Therapy - Hip Pain

Pain on the side of your hip can be deceiving, as it's often hard to distinguish hip pain from glute pain. In this TOA Tip, physical therapist Sarah Gill details how to differentiate between the two and what you can do if you're experiencing this.

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TOA Tips Physical Therapy - What can I do when I have hip pain?

If you suffer from hip pain, you may be wondering what movements and exercises would be best. Check out this TOA Tip from physical therapist Sarah Gill for lower impact exercise recommendations.

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TOA Tips Physical Therapy - Direct Access

Did you know that you do not need a doctor' s referral to see a physical therapist in the state of Tennessee? In this TOA Tip, Ashley Campbell, PT, DPT, SCS breaks down what you need to know about direct access to physical therapy.

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TOA Tips: Physical Therapy - Training while injured

Personal Trainer Manager Anita Slaughter and physical therapist Grant Shanks discuss how to approach an exercise routine or training when you're recovering from an injury.

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TOA Tips - Physical Therapy: Vitamin C

In this tip, physical therapist, Mario Novo discusses the importance of Vitamin C, a nutrient that the human body does not make on its own.

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TOA Tips Physical Therapy - Amounts of Protein

In this TOA Tip, physical therapist, Mario Novo discusses how much protein we need on a daily basis, especially during periods of recovery.

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TOA Tips - Physical Therapy: What To Expect From a Follow-Up PT Visit

In our final Tip of the day, physical therapist Grant Shanks details what you can expect during a follow-up physical therapy visit with TOA.

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TOA Tips - Physical Therapy: What to Expect from Your First Visit

There are a number of reasons why a patient may be referred to physical therapy. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, surgery or simply dealing with an ongoing issue, physical therapist, Grant Shanks details what you can expect from your first physical therapy visit.

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TOA Tips - Physical Therapy: Patient Experience

In the TOA Tips that you’ll see today, physical therapist, Grant Shanks discusses what you can expect when you schedule a physical therapy appointment at TOA.

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TOA Tips - Physical Therapy: Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training

TOA Tips - Physical Therapy: Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training

What is Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training? BFR is a technique that combines low intensity exercise with blood flow occlusion. It produces similar results to high intensity training and it’s one of the many tools that our physical therapists utilize at TOA. In this tip, physical therapist, Mario breaks down the science behind this unique tool and the benefits it can offer our patients.

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"The Doctor Is In" - Physical Therapy: Tools of the Trade - Video

"The Doctor Is In" - Physical Therapy: Tools of the Trade

"The Doctor Is In" is a recurring Facebook Live series featuring orthopedic spine specialist Dr. Gray Stahlman. In this episode, he's joined by athletic trainer and physical therapist, Jimmy Phillips to discuss all things physical therapy.

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"The Doctor Is In" - Physical Therapy 101

"The Doctor Is In" - Physical Therapy 101

"The Doctor Is In" is a weekly Facebook Live series featuring orthopedic spine specialist Dr. Gray C. Stahlman. In this episode, he's joined by physical therapist, Franklin Jacobs to discuss all things physical therapy.

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