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A mallet finger is a deformity of the finger caused when the tendon that straightens your finger (the extensor tendon) is damaged.  To put it more simply, mallet finger is where the end joint of a finger bends but will…

The holiday season has officially begun, which means that there are plenty of tasty desserts in your future. We’re talking pie, cake, and – of course – plenty of cute, holiday-themed cookies. With so many special occasions around the corner,…

Nail polish is a beauty staple for hands around the world. Some people use it to paint their nails a solid color, while others go all out with amazing nail-sized masterpieces. What do you know about your polish? We’re guessing it’s…

Dry needling seems like something out of a horror film.  However, dry needling is one of the most powerful modalities in treating soft tissue dysfunction.  Let’s clear up any differences or misconceptions you might have about dry needling and get…

Have you heard of craniosacral therapy and thought what it was?  Craniosacral therapy is a gentle, noninvasive form of bodywork that addresses the bones of the head, spinal column and sacrum.  The goal is to release compression in those areas which eases stress and pain.  Craniosacral therapy helps to improve whole-body health and performanceand a preventative health measure for its ability to bolster resistance to disease.  It also is effective for a wide range of medical issues associated with pain and dysfunction. So…

Take a close look at your fingernails.  Are they strong and healthy?   Are there any unusual colors, ridges or dents?  Our fingernails can actually give you some serious clues to your overall health.  Those less than desirable nail conditions can be…

Just take a walk through any grocery store and you’ll see tons of health food buzzwords plastered across food packaging.  They’re found on chips, cereals, breads, and even soft drinks.  Food marketers absolutely love to put healthy-sounding words out on…

About National Physical Therapy Month National Physical Therapy Month (NPTM) is a commemoration held each October by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). NPTM is designed to recognize the impact that physical therapists and physical therapy assistants make in restoring and…

Nail art has definitely evolved over the years.  You may go for weekly manicures, or you couldn’t care less about your unpainted nails.  Regardless of your stance on nail polish, you’ll find this crazy nail art trends taking over manicured…

Every year, there are dozens of stories relating to sun exposure that leads to injury or even death in Arizona.  The cause?  Many of the victims are novice hikers who make easily avoidable mistakes.  We’ve come up with some of…