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With new technology making strides in healthcare, injury rehabilitation and prevention is becoming safer and more efficient than ever before. Among those advances is an anti-gravity treadmill you can find at MPower Physical Therapy called the Alter-G®. What Is the Alter-G®? The AlterG® anti-gravity treadmill is a tool for injury rehabilitation like physical therapy and [...]

    No Pain No Gain?  We've all heard the saying "no pain, no gain", but is it true? Is soreness the only thing that equates to a good workout? The short answer is no; there are various reasons that you may not be sore from a workout, and it has to do with your [...]

I cannot say that I grew up with dreams of analyzing daily food journals. I did not practice writing meal plans as a twinkle-eyed 12-year old. To say that I am exactly where I am supposed to be is an understatement. Every day, I have the opportunity to celebrate clients as they achieve their goals. [...]

One thing any physical therapy expert will tell you - whether you're working from home or an office, sitting down for long periods of time can be detrimental to your health. We often correlate sitting with joint pain; however, it has several long-term health consequences. According to Harvard Health “Habitual inactivity raises risks for obesity, [...]

If you've been struggling with joint pain, a doctor may recommend you try physical therapy. MPower Physical Therapy in Nashville, Franklin, and Brentwood, TN is home to skilled experts, unique and high-tech facilities, and a friendly environment. Here's what you can expect. You Can Expect VIP Treatment with MPOWER Physical Therapy From the moment you [...]

Physical Therapy for Neck Pain Neck pain affects 1 in 3 people every year according to informedhealth.org. This chronic condition has become worsened as our society has shifted towards a sedentary lifestyle. Physical Therapists will sometimes refer to neck pain as “Text Neck” a common phrase that refers to pain caused by the position your [...]

    What is Scoliosis? Scoliosis is a condition in which the spine is curved. It is most often diagnosed during the teenage years, but it can occur at any time. People with scoliosis commonly have uneven shoulders, and one hip higher than the other.     How Can I Treat Scoliosis? If you think [...]

  Football players are prone to injuries due to the amount of contact and sudden movements involved in the sport. Some of the most common injuries football players suffer from include knee injuries, shoulder injuries, concussions, and overuse injuries. Although there are many things you can do to prevent injury, these are the top 5 [...]

How Can Physical Therapy Help Arthritis Patients?   What is Arthritis? There are many different types of arthritis, but most of them involve the inflammation of one or many joints in the body leading to pain and swelling. Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid arthritis are two of the most common types of arthritis and symptoms can be [...]