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Chris Cheek, PT, DPT, CSCS
Aug 17, 20223 min read
5 Tips to Prevent Leg Cramps
We’ve all experienced the dreaded onset of a leg muscle cramp or “Charley horse” at some point, whether during high-intensity exercise or...
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Kelly Vanhove
Jul 7, 20221 min read
[Video Blog] A Complete Guide to ACL Tears From an Orthopedic Surgeon
Hey Rehab United Seattle Family. Today I'm excited to be posting our first-ever video blog! I'm super excited to have Dr. Grant Garcia at...
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Kelly Vanhove
Jun 14, 20223 min read
What Comes Next After ACL Surgery?
You recently had ACL surgery and you might be asking yourself: what comes next? What does my recovery look like now? When do I get to run...
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Kelly Vanhove
Jun 3, 20224 min read
Doctor's Advice on ACL Surgery
This month's blog is written by Dr. Jason Wilcox of Orthopedic Physicians Associates. Dr. Wilcox is an orthopedic surgeon that has a...
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Kelly Vanhove
May 10, 20222 min read
Thinking About a Total Joint Surgery? Read This First!
This month’s blog is written by Dr. David Ibrahim. Dr. Ibrahim is a total joint orthopedic physician at the Polyclinic. This month he...
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Kelly Vanhove
Apr 19, 20222 min read
What does Physical Therapy Look Like Following Stem Cell Surgery?
I hope you caught the blog earlier this month highlighting Dr. Mark Wagner of Seattle Sports & Regenerative Medicine. If you didn’t,...
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Kelly Vanhove
Apr 5, 20224 min read
Can Stem Cell Therapy Save Your Knees?
This month's blog article will highlight Dr. Mark Wagner at Seattle Sports & Regenerative Medicine. The article below is an interview by...
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Kelly Vanhove
Mar 20, 20223 min read
Help! How Do I Use This Foam Roller?
Foam Rolling. What is it? How do I do it, and if I’m going to do it how often should I do it? Should I foam roll or is that just for...
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Chris Cheek
Mar 3, 20222 min read
You Are Not Your MRI
We’ve all been there before, whether at an urgent care or doctor’s office for a checkup visit with you doctor. The physician walks in and...
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Kelly Vanhove
Feb 1, 20223 min read
Is There A Difference In ACL Grafts?
We have recently been seeing an increase in new patients that suffered an ACL injury while skiing, unfortunately, their injury required...
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Chris Cheek
Jan 3, 20222 min read
Are you ready for ski season??
The snow has arrived and that means ski and snowboard season is here! I know many of you are probably very excited to get back on to the...
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Kelly Vanhove
Dec 7, 20213 min read
You Should Be Stretching: Why, How, and When to Do It Right
A topic we have all heard varying advice on. There is so much information out there, it can be overwhelming and unclear. One cause of the...
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Kelly Vanhove
Nov 2, 20212 min read
Your Smart Phone Could Be Rapidly Aging Your Spine
Chances are that you probably haven’t given much thought to how your neck and back are faring in the era of the smartphone, but studies...
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Kelly Vanhove
Oct 8, 20212 min read
Defend Your Health and Become More Resilient With Movement
COVID has certainly shown us the importance of health as well as how quickly illness can change our lives. While COVID is front and...
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Chris Cheek
Sep 13, 20212 min read
Suffering From Low Back Pain? Try Walking!
As many of you may already know, low back pain is the most common condition that Americans visit their doctor for. An estimated 65...
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Chris Cheek
Aug 4, 20213 min read
Let’s Talk About Shoes! Foot Types, Myths, & Tips For the Proper Fit
Are you overwhelmed with the number of brands, insoles, and shoe types when it comes time to choose new running footwear? Don’t worry;...
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Kelly Vanhove
Jun 8, 20215 min read
The Physical Therapy Exercise Prescription Framework: 10 Observational Essentials
The following 10 observational essentials are what I apply to any patient during the evaluation, treatment, or rehabilitation portion of...
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Kelly Vanhove
Mar 11, 20212 min read
Are You Succeeding in PT?
From time to time I see some of my patients get frustrated during the rehabilitation process. When I ask them why they are frustrated...
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Kelly Vanhove
Feb 10, 20212 min read
Can Physical Therapy Prevent Unnecessary Surgery?
I constantly get asked this one question by new patients, “Do you think I need surgery?”. The answer to that question can sometimes be...
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Kelly Vanhove
Jan 14, 20213 min read
Finally, Some Good News About Back Pain
Back pain is a huge problem in developed nations worldwide. It has or will affect most of us. The current estimate is that 80% of people...
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