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The 2017 School Season is approaching...

The 2017 School Season is approaching…

Do you know how much your child’s backpack weighs? According to the APTA if it’s more than 15 percent of his or her body weight, then it could hurt your child’s back. Millions of students in the United States carry backpacks to and from school, often overloaded with books, supplies and equipment.  Weight of the backpack and improper use can result in injury to the skeletally immature child.

Durin…

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TheraSport Physical Therapy – Swimming in the Summer

TheraSport Physical Therapy – Swimming in the Summer

Shoulder pain is common with swimmers. When you swim, you use many muscle groups, some which are highly dependent on the shoulder for coordinated function.

Numerous muscles are all working simultaneously to stabilize the shoulder. Naturally, the repetitive motion of swimming can tire out muscles which can lead to pain, inflammation and a possible injury, known as Swimmer’s Shoulder.

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Strength Training and Conditioning

Strength Training and Conditioning

Whether recovering from injury or wanting to enhance your fitness lifestyle, strength training and conditioning can provide significant health benefits such as, stamina, endurance and overall muscular tone.

Strength Training progressively increases the output force of the muscle through weight incrementally along with exercises that target specific muscular groups. And it uses resistance to…

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TSPT and other local businesses had a wonderful turnout for the Fun Fit Challenge. The challenge took place along the bike path in Merchantville, New Jersey.

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Contact TSPT today to find out how we can help you achieve your fitness goals!

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, NJ P.856.256.8393 14 Parke Place Blvd.  #D Sewell,  NJ  08080 info@therasport.org

MERCHANTVILLE, NJ P.856.661.0200 30 W. Maple Ave. Merchantville,  NJ 08109 info@therasport.org

Merchantville, New Jersey Fun Fit Challange 2017 TSPT and other local businesses had a wonderful turnout for the Fun Fit Challenge. The challenge took place along the bike path in Merchantville, New Jersey.

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Spring into Health in Merchantville, New Jersey. Join TSPT and other local businesses for the Fun Fit Challenge. The challenge will take place along the bike path in Merchantville, NJ…

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TSPT NOW HIRING! Licensed Physical Therapist - 30 hours per week - Bilingual (Spanish) a plus Please email resume to jperno@therasport.org or Fax to: (856) 661-0200

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TheraSport Physical Therapy – Walking

TheraSport Physical Therapy – Walking

Sports injuries need attention in order to heal properly. They are not uncommon and can be either acute (sprains, fractures, tears, etc.) or chronic (tendinitis, overuse, etc.) Contact TSPT today to find out how we can help develop a program to treat your condition and get you back walking safe!

Some Common Walking Injuries Include:

Plantar Fascitis:The plantar fascia is a band of tissue that…

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Happy Holidays From TheraSport Physical Therapy

Happy Holidays From TheraSport Physical Therapy

TheraSport Physical Therapy is an independently owned, private practice Physical Therapy facility located in Merchantville, New Jersey and Washington Twp., New Jersey. Our physical therapy practice is driven to make your rehabilitation, therapy and recovery a success.

Physical Therapy aids in pain relief, improved motion and a greater quality of life. At TheraSport Physical Therapy, our…

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TheraSport Physical Therapy: Fall Leaves

TheraSport Physical Therapy: Fall Leaves

Yard clean up and raking leaves is a necessity during the fall months. For those not used to vigorous outdoor activities, the dynamics of seasonal yard work can lead to numerous injuries of the shoulders, back, wrist, and other areas over stressed by repetitive motion.

When you do rake leaves you are twisting, bending, extending, lifting, and carrying weights you are not used to in your regular…

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October is National Physical Therapy Month! National Physical Therapy Month (NPTM) is hosted by APTA each October to recognize how physical therapists and physical therapist assistants help transform society by restoring and improving motion in people’s lives.

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ImPACT Testing at TheraSport Physical Therapy

ImPACT Testing at TheraSport Physical Therapy

If you’re a fitness advocate, active adult or professional athlete with a sports-related injury, the expert team of TheraSport Physical Therapy can help.

As one of the premier South Jersey sports medicine facilities, we are dedicated to diagnosing and treating sports-related injuries, from stress fractures to runner’s knee and tennis elbow, as well as sprains and more complex injuries that…

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TSPT - Back to School 2016

TSPT – Back to School 2016

Do you know how much your child’s backpack weighs? According to the APTA if it’s more than 15 percent of his or her body weight, then it could hurt your child’s back. Millions of students in the United States carry backpacks to and from school, often overloaded with books, supplies and equipment.  Weight of the backpack and improper use can result in injury to the skeletally immature child.

Duri…

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TheraSport Physical Therapy - Swimming in the Summer

TheraSport Physical Therapy – Swimming in the Summer

Shoulder pain is common with swimmers. When you swim, you use many muscle groups, some which are highly dependent on the shoulder for coordinated function.

Numerous muscles are all working simultaneously to stabilize the shoulder. Naturally, the repetitive motion of swimming can tire out muscles which can lead to pain, inflammation and a possible injury, known as Swimmer’s Shoulder.

Call TheraSpo…

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TheraSport Physical Therapy - Summer Activity

TheraSport Physical Therapy – Summer Activity

Now that the weather is warming up people are venturing outside to garden, tend the lawn, and play outdoor sports. It is important to keep in mind, while enjoying outside activities to be mindful of body positioning and extensive time doing activities to avoid injury.

Common summer activities such as gardening and lawn care can be damaging to the back and spine. Constantly bending over, twisting,…

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Do you feel that you can predict weather with your joint pain?

Do you feel that you can predict weather with your joint pain?

Do you feel that you can predict weather with your joint pain?

Some people with arthritis feel that their joint pain is increased when it is about to rain or with a total change to weather pattern.

The barometric pressure and temperature change (especially lowering) are key factors to why some people experience arthritic joint pain or in areas of injury. The possibility of this, is a change in…

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TheraSport Physical Therapy - Baseball

TheraSport Physical Therapy – Baseball

Sports injuries need attention in order to heal properly. They are not uncommon and can be either acute (sprains, fractures, tears, etc.) or chronic (tendinitis, overuse, etc.)

Contact TSPT today to find out how we can help develop a program to treat your condition and get you back batting in proper form!

Some Common Baseball Injuries Include:

Ulnar Collateral Sprain:This injury involves…

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TheraSport Physical Therapy - Soccer

TheraSport Physical Therapy – Soccer

The Soccer season is in full swing, and with such a dynamic sport many injuries can occur without proper stretching or injury prevention activities. Soccer injury prevention consists of strengthening and conditioning for optimal physical performance while on the pitch. Most soccer training sessions have well-designed practice plans for skills and tactics, with a solid warm-up before play. A…