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2020-05-06 00:34
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Something as simple as having your blood pressure and heart rate taken by a nurse or medical assistant is old hat at the doctor’s office. But now in the age of t… Read More
2020-05-04 23:42
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By: Dr. Rebecca Van Heuklon, DPT, FAFS, FMRThe anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is the ligament responsible for stabilizing the knee during pivoting and rotational act… Read More
2020-05-04 23:29
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10. I started dance lessons when I was 5 and was on a competitive dance team for 3 years. Once I hit 7th grade I decided to play volleyball, basketball, and run track… Read More
2020-04-09 01:41
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By: Dr. Rebecca Van Heuklon, DPT, FAFS, FMR During the COVID-19 pandemic, we have all been encouraged to stay home and as a result, our normal routines have been disru… Read More
2020-04-09 00:57
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Dear MotionWorks Family,It’s been quite a month since our last newsletter. Social distancing has become the norm. Kids are learning at home. Extended families ha… Read More
2020-03-19 02:37
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The arrival of COVID-19 in the United States has impacted all of our lives. We want all of our patients to know that MotionWorks Physical Therapy is taking the Co… Read More
2020-03-19 01:36
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By: Dr. Jill Murphy, DPT, LAT, CSCSAnkle sprains are the most common injuries in all of sports. Worse yet, 70% of sprains re-occur. Why such a high re-injury risk? Onc… Read More
2020-03-18 01:33
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Dear MotionWorks Family,“Beware the ides of March,” warned a soothsayer to the Roman leader Julius Caesar in William Shakespeare’s play Julius Caesar… Read More
2020-02-11 03:46
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Youth athletes and even adults are practicing and playing sports at a record pace, sometimes participating in multiple sport events each day. Keep in mind that athlete… Read More
2020-02-11 03:39
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For patients with knee pain that came on for no apparent reason (referred to as non-traumatic knee pain in research), the results of a new study show that accessing ca… Read More
2020-02-11 03:35
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Question: I am having a major knee replacement surgery, and I am worried that I will not be able to attend out-patient physical therapy after spending just one overnig… Read More
2020-02-10 23:44
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Dear MotionWorks Family,January and February 2020 will likely be viewed in as a tumultuous time in our American history. Emotions of all types were felt as our c… Read More
2019-12-31 01:20
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Dear MotionWorks Family,I write to you this very first day of January 1st, 2020, the start of not only a new year, but a brand new decade. That’s a bit intimidat… Read More
2019-12-19 02:48
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Given the hoopla over the recent Peloton ad, we’re pretty sure most of us are going the safe gift card route this year for that special someone to stay out of tr… Read More
2019-12-19 01:38
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Dear MotionWorks Family,Well, here it is. The very last month of 2019. Who knew it would sneak up on us this fast! And speaking of sneaking up on us, having a late Tha… Read More
2019-11-18 04:04
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Dear MotionWorks Family,November has never been my favorite month, and all of this premature snow and cold definitely is not changing my feelings about this long, dark… Read More
2019-10-30 00:45
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By: Dr. Jill Murphy, DPT, LAT, CSCS This article is the third in a series on concussions. So far we have presented an overview of concussions, concussion assessment, a… Read More
2019-10-30 00:37
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By: Dr. Jill Murphy, DPT, LAT, CSCSQuestion: I suffer from frequent headaches and even see a doctor who is a headache specialist. If physical therapy is helpful for he… Read More
2019-10-29 23:25
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Believe it or not, the info we include in our e-newsletter is only a fraction of all of the things we have to say and share with our MotionWorks fans. Check out the li… Read More
2019-09-26 21:59
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By: Dr. Jill Murphy, DPT, LAT, CSCSphoto credit: Britnee GibsonLast month we began our series on concussions with an overview of the definition, prevalence, and risk f… Read More
2019-09-25 23:14
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September is a month to bring awareness to several common medical maladies, not the least of which is atrial fibrillation, also known as Afib. Atrial fibrillation is s… Read More
2019-09-25 23:05
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Question: My daughter is a soccer player and recently injured her ankle. When she returns to sports, is it better for her to use an ankle brace or have her ankle taped… Read More
2019-08-29 01:44
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Dr. Jill Murphy, DPT, LAT, CSCS Concussions. Few words in sports medicine bring so many thoughts to mind, from professional sports heroes to protecting your very own l… Read More
2019-08-27 02:39
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Dear MotionWorks Family,It’s that time of year again! Back to school is here, and based on all of the photos already on Facebook, the tears are already flowing!… Read More
2019-06-20 02:05
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By Dr. Jill Murphy, DPT, LAT, CSCS Patient-centered care is providing care that is valuable and meaningful to each patient. It means providing care that is respectful… Read More
2019-06-19 01:47
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By: Dr. Jill Murphy, DPT, LAT, CSCSAccording to Reuters, the average physician visit lasts 20 minutes. Now that’s the average. We know that some visits can be as… Read More
2019-06-18 03:14
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Dear Motionworks Family,The month of June is usually a beauty in Wisconsin; however, the weather as of late has left farmers and everyone else scratching their heads… Read More
2019-04-29 03:21
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Dear MotionWorks Family,They say that one of the most important attributes a person can have to be successful in life is grit. Not being born with a silver spoon. Not… Read More
2019-04-29 02:05
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By: Dr. Rebecca Van Heuklon, DPT, FAFS, FMRGraduates from physical therapy school receive similar information to prepare them for working in any setting. After graduat… Read More
2019-03-21 00:16
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By: Dr. Jill Murphy, DPT, LAT, CSCS Springtime means a few things, green grass, mud puddles, and track season for the younger folks, and the bug to get out for a run i… Read More
2019-03-21 00:04
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By: Dr. Rebecca Van Heuklon, DPT, FAFS, FMR Parkinson’s disease is a disease that affects more than 10 million people worldwide. It is a movement disorder caused… Read More
2019-03-20 23:44
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Happy Spring!If you are like me, you are excited and relieved to see the sunshine melting all the snow away! The month of March has never been so welcome as this… Read More
2019-02-06 03:42
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By: Dr. Jill Murphy, DPT, LAT, CSCSShoulder SurgeryMany middle-aged patients have shoulder pain that comes on for no particular reason, sometimes due to early sports p… Read More
2019-02-04 00:29
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By: Dr. Rebecca Van Heuklon, DPT, FAFS, FMR Welcome to Wisconsin, where it isn’t uncommon to have Mother Nature drop 1-2 inches of snowfall per hour. Unless… Read More
2019-02-04 00:05
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Dear MotionWorks Family,We survived! Not that it’s that big of a deal, but it did get a little nippy for a little while, even for the most diehard Wisconsinite… Read More
2019-01-28 17:46
If the weather is appearing dangerous and frightful, we leave it up to our patients to decide whether it is safe to travel to their physical therapy appointments, since many of our patients… Read More
2019-01-03 00:07
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By: Dr. Jill Murphy, DPT, LAT, ATC, CSCSI always tell my clients, whether physical therapy or fitness clients, if you are going to take the time to work-out, you want… Read More
2019-01-01 20:44
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Dear MotionWorks Family:Happy New Year!! Ready or not, it’s 2019! A whole new, crisp year to start all things fresh. A clean slate to write a whole new story. Wh… Read More
2019-01-01 20:20
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8. Omega 3 fatty acid supplementation has no significant association with a reduction in heart disease or reduction in any major vascular events. (Aung, Halsey, Kromho… Read More
2018-12-13 02:45
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Congratulations to our MotionWorks Physical Therapy Office Manager Tonya Dansi (formerly Pheifer) who married Gedeon Dansi on November 10th! The beautiful ceremo… Read More
2018-12-12 03:37
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'Tis the season for lots of gift giving! And I bet many of you already have gifts wrapped and ready to go, but for those of you still searching for the perfect gift fo… Read More
2018-12-12 01:17
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It was the death of a former President. But what I felt more deeply from listening to and watching the funeral of George HW Bush, was in reality the end of a generatio… Read More
2018-11-14 04:09
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By: Rebecca Van Heuklon, DPTAccording to the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP, approximately 43.5 million people have provided unpaid care to an adult or chil… Read More
2018-11-14 03:53
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By: Dr. Jill Murphy, Physical Therapist, Licensed Athletic Trainer, & Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist If you hang out with the parents of kids in… Read More
2018-11-14 02:34
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Dear MotionWorks Family,I have to be honest. November is my least favorite month of the whole year. Why? Just look outside. The sky is cloudy, the trees are bare, and… Read More
2018-10-10 03:15
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By Dr. Jill Murphy, Physical Therapist/Athletic Trainer The numbers are staggering. In the US, between 250,000-440,000 people per year die as a result of medical error… Read More
2018-10-10 02:24
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Dear MotionWorks Family,October is my favorite month! Between the warmth of our favorite fall sweaters and the smell of hot apple crisp, pumpkin everything, bonfires… Read More
2018-09-17 02:25
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By: Dr. Rebecca Van Heuklon Last month we published the ultimate guide to preparing for orthopedic surgery. The article contains all the info you will need to know to… Read More
2018-09-17 02:12
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By: Lee HillstromIt’s fall, and many of us are thinking of fall colors, back to school, and the return of football. We should also be thinking of our health beca… Read More
2018-08-22 02:13
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By: Dr. Rebecca Van Heuklon, Doctor of Physical Therapy & Dr. Jill Murphy, Doctor of Physical TherapyIt seemed fitting that we write abou… Read More
2018-08-22 01:36
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Dear MotionWorks Family,These dog days of summer might just be a bit much for Wisconsinites who value more temperate weather, but as we all know, these days are number… Read More
2018-08-20 21:09
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By: Dr. Jill Murphy, Physical Therapist, Licensed Athletic Trainer, and Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist You may have seen the ads on TV about a hand-h… Read More
2018-07-19 17:11
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By Tammi Johnson Recently I read an article about the health benefits of giving. We all know that it makes us feel good to give a gift that someone is pleased to recei… Read More
2018-07-19 16:56
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What is the most popular question ever asked to PT’s (and athletic trainers) around the world, including myself? If you have ever been injured, I bet you h… Read More
2018-07-19 16:49
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Dear MotionWorks Family,Back in December, I wrote a letter entitled, “Bigger.” It outlined some of my hardships and wins as I sought care for my heart arrh… Read More
2018-07-19 16:34
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By: Dr. Jill Murphy, Physical Therapist10. When you come to PT, dress appropriately! Be ready to work-out, and bring work-out shoes, especially if you would like to fi… Read More
2018-06-20 03:04
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Dear MotionWorks Family,It’s been a delightful school year, but my kids and everyone else’s could not be happier that school is out! Backyards are finally… Read More
2018-06-20 02:55
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Dr. Jill Murphy, Physical Therapist, Licensed Athletic Trainer 7) Not using ice. Skip the Icy Hots, ointments, and creams, and skip the heat too. Chances are far great… Read More
2018-06-20 02:36
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This summer MotionWorks Physical Therapy is proud to again be a business partner in the Medical Mentoring of the Fox Valley program that gives high school students the… Read More
2018-06-06 01:34
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By: Dr. Jill Murphy, Physical Therapist/Athletic TrainerOne of the first things that drew me to the field of athletic training was observing the athletic trainer who w… Read More
2018-05-22 01:34
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By: Dr. Jill Murphy 10. The continuing education is a narcissist’s dream. You get to learn about yourself (i.e., the human body) in every session. No, seriously… Read More
2018-05-22 01:16
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By: Dr. Rebecca Van Heuklon It’s that time of year in Wisconsin! With the snow finally melted, temperatures rising, and the sun coming out, the outdoors are call… Read More
2018-05-22 00:47
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This is a question patients ask me so often, I really don’t bat an eyelash at the query. Whether it’s a surgical consult, or a different specialist for whi… Read More
2018-05-22 00:39
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Dear MotionWorks Family,I hate to admit it, but I have become a bit addicted to Twitter as of late. This addiction comes at a cost. While intentionally steering clear… Read More
2018-04-23 03:02
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Dear MotionWorks family,Spring is just around the corner (I promise!!), and with it all of the welcome sights of tulips and daffodils, and the grass greening up. This… Read More
2018-04-23 02:51
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Benefits of WalkingIn case you needed any additional motivation for getting outside and walking this spring, there is new research published in the European Journal of… Read More
2018-04-23 02:47
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The new MotionWorks billboard is up on Highway 41 just south of the College Avenue exit! Our theme for this billboard, treating pain without the need for drugs, whethe… Read More
2018-03-14 03:18
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By: Dr. Rebecca Van Heuklon10. I love couponing! What started off as a hobby that I learned at an early age from my dad has become a passion. It is a fun challenge to… Read More
2018-03-14 03:12
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ACL Injury Risk of Young Kids in SportsACL tears are being recognized more frequently in kids younger than the age of 10. We are seeing this in our clinic as well. Thi… Read More
2018-03-14 03:08
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Celebrating Athletic Training Month! The following is a Q & A with MotionWorks’ Licensed/Certified Athletic Trainer, Dr. Jill Murphy, in celebration of March… Read More
2018-03-14 02:57
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Dear MotionWorks Family,As the seasons change from winter to spring, this month of March definitely brings spring fever all around Wisconsin! Of course, March in Wisco… Read More
2018-02-19 23:15
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Dr. Rebecca Van Heuklon, DPT, FAFS, FMR What is this dry needling treatment everyone is talking about? Is it the same as acupuncture? Does it really work? Will it hurt… Read More
2018-02-19 04:50
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Question: I am interested in learning more about recent treatment advances for a medical problem. Where should I look for this information?Answer: As someone who frequ… Read More
2018-02-19 04:34
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With new providers and a new year come new services that MotionWorks Physical Therapy now offers patients (or perhaps we’ve done this for years, but haven’… Read More
2018-02-19 04:22
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Dear MotionWorks Family,It’s another month of growing here at MotionWorks! Just this month we smashed our previous record for new patient visits by over 25%! And… Read More
2018-01-25 04:00
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By: Dr. Jill Murphy, Physical Therapist, Licensed Athletic TrainerPatients ask me all the time for suggestions on what provider or physician to see, whether in primary… Read More
2018-01-24 01:02
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Concussion UpdateConcussions seem to be a constant in the news every day, with more and more research being reported, we continue to gain new insight (although still l… Read More
2018-01-24 00:59
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A big part of the mission of MotionWorks Physical Therapy is to improve the health and wellness of the entire Fox Cities community. With the addition of our NuStep, Mo… Read More
2018-01-24 00:42
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Happy New Year MotionWorks Family!It surely is a happy new year seeing that I am writing this on a sunny and mild January day! I hope you and yours are doing well in t… Read More
2017-12-14 03:34
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By: Cynthia Moorcroft, MPTDid you know that falls are a leading cause of traumatic brain injury? For older adults who fall, this risk of fracture or injury is very rea… Read More
2017-12-14 03:04
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By: Dr. Jill MurphySometimes in healthcare and life we just walk on through our day and never sit and ponder the reason why things have come into being. For instance… Read More
2017-12-14 03:00
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Question: I have some serious low back pain, and I was wondering if this new Lo-Bak Trax advertised on TV is actually helpful in reducing low back pain?Answer: Because… Read More
2017-12-14 02:42
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News about concussions is breaking all the time! Research on the topic is alive and well in both concussion prevention, treatment, and how to know for sure an athlete… Read More
2017-12-13 03:57
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Dear MotionWorks Family,The month of December has always been a special month for our family, with all of the focus on the festivities surrounding celebrating the birt… Read More
2017-11-20 04:20
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When we decided to take on this question this month, we did not realize how expansive the answer would be. It appears at the moment, that there is not a lot of scienti… Read More
2017-11-20 04:19
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Dear MotionWorks Family,November is one big month of transition. Leaves to no leaves. Color to well, brown with some moderating shades of black, white, and grey. And s… Read More
2017-10-24 01:51
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Wow- that’s a great question I don’t think we’ve answered yet. There are several reasons why you may need physical therapy in your lifetime.First, if… Read More
2017-10-24 01:47
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For people ages 65+, falls areThe leading cause of injury deathsThe most common cause of hospital admissions for trauma (CDC 2006)The mortality rate is 25% for those w… Read More
2017-10-24 01:26
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Happy October MotionWorks Family!What a fantastic month this October has been! It’s not only been spectacularly beautiful fall weather, we brought on a new full… Read More
2017-09-20 01:51
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By Tonya Pheifer10. I’m the youngest of three; I have one older brother and one older sister.9. I have 4 Godchildren, ranging in age from 6 months to 10 years.8… Read More
2017-09-20 01:38
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Question: My son has entered middle school, and none of the kids use their lockers for their books because it is too far away to get to and from between classes. This… Read More
2017-08-08 03:41
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American Academy of Pediatrics Screen Time Guidelines for Children and Teens:Reposted courtesy of the American Academy of Pediatrics, 10/2016For children younger than… Read More
2017-08-08 03:38
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Dear MotionWorks Family,I hope you have been enjoying the fabulousness that is summer in Wisconsin. With back to school looming in the horizon, be sure to take these l… Read More
2017-08-08 03:32
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In a research study published in the June 2017 issue of Physical Therapy, Stevans et al analyzed health care utilization associated with non-traumatic knee pain. In an… Read More
2017-08-08 03:31
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Question: I keep seeing these ads for ab machines on TV- do they really work?Answer: If buying a new gadget to work out inspires you to take some time to exercise, the… Read More
2017-06-27 01:39
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Happy Summer!What a gorgeous, blue-skied day in June on the date of this writing! We’ve waited a long time for this, and based on my Friday afternoon cancellatio… Read More
2017-06-27 01:08
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The solution to this problem may be way easier than you think. For most of our patients with these issues, the problem is NOT weakness in the pelvic floor due to pregn… Read More
2017-06-27 00:57
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This month we begin a new series to provide quick updates on a variety of health topics- every month there is sure to be a topic pertinent to everyone!Fall Risk Increa… Read More
2017-05-25 00:44
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Hello again,This month of May at MotionWorks Physical Therapy we are celebrating yet another busiest month ever in our clinic history! We are celebrating really for ju… Read More
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