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Dry Needling

Dry Needling Therapy What is dry needling? Dry needling involves the insertion of sterile, single-use, monofilament needles directly into myofascial (muscular) trigger points. Trigger points

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New website launch

New Website Launch Welcome to Muscle & Joint Physical Therapy’s New Home on the Web! We are excited to announce that Muscle & Joint Physical

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Muscle & Joint Pain

Muscle & Joint Pain The evaluation and treatment of muscles & joints is the bread and butter of Physical Therapy.  Physical Therapists are movement scientists

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Wrist & Hand Pain

wrist & Hand Pain The wrist is made up of 3 main joints; the radoiocarpal joint, ulnocarpal joint, and the distal radioulnar joint.  The hand

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Ankle & Foot Pain

Ankle & Foot Pain The ankle joint is formed by the bones of the lower leg (tibia and fibula) and the talus.  The foot is

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Knee Pain

Knee Pain The knee is a very large joint that carries an important role in weight bearing and proper movement mechanics.  The main component of

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Leg Pain

Leg Pain Leg pain is often caused by a problem in the lower back such as a disc herniation, stenosis, or pinched nerve.  Individuals may

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Hip & Pelvic Pain

Hip & Pelvic Pain The hip and pelvic region contains 2 of the largest joints in the body; the femoroacetabular and sacroiliac joints.  This area

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Elbow Pain

Elbow Pain The elbow joint is formed by the end of the humerus in the upper arm and the ends of the ulna and radius

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Arm Pain

Arm Pain Arm pain is generally caused by a problem in the neck such as a disc herniation or pinched nerve.  Shoulder and elbow problems

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