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Arthritis is a ‘Significant’ Factor in Falling Injuries

Adults with arthritis are injured in falls at a rate 2.5 times higher than for those without the disease.

Is Your Produce Clean or Pesticide-Laden?

Every fruit and vegetable you buy comes with a dose of poisonous chemicals, unless you are eating organic. But not all produce suffers from the same level of toxicity. Here's a list of the top 15 cleanest and 12 most pesticide-laden fruits and vegetables.

Want Younger Looking Skin?

As we age, our skin begins to thin and starts to give a more saggier and translucent appearance. We can't stop this change from happening, but you can make your skin look younger by working out twice a week.

Coffee, Is It Good or Bad?

Do you represent the over 50% of Americans that drink coffee on a daily basis? We'll let you decide if this compelling list of pros and cons will change your coffee drinking habit. I know what side I'm picking. What about you?

How Women Can Strengthen Their Hips to Prevent Injury.

Even if you workout regularly, chances are you’re overlooking your hip cuff. Check out Mark Verstegen's Hip-Strengthening top five basic moves to strengthen your hip and help prevent pain and injury.

Shoulder Impingement

Motor control retraining exercises for shoulder impingement: effects on function, muscle activation and biomechanics in young adults.

Are You A Couch Potato?

According to an article on EXOS's website entitled America: A Nation of Couch Potatoes they talk about a new study, published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings, how researchers found that the average person is getting less than two minutes of activity per day.

Kinesiology Taping

Kinesiology taping is a taping technique applied over muscles to reduce pain and inflammation, eliminate swelling and bruising, support muscles, and aid with muscle contraction while an injury is healing. Get it done right at Action Physical Therapy.

Foam Rollers: 5 Common Mistakes

At Action Physical Therapy, we utilize tools to help you feel better. Even a simple foam roller can have very effective results in treating pain if used properly. Read about the most common mistakes you can make when using a foam roller.

Testimonial from Barry Deblake

Testimonial from Barry Deblake, Kauai Police SWAT and Military