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Shoulder Potpourri: Everything You Wanted to Know About Shoulder Problems by Dr. Troy Vander Molen, PT, DPT I’m sure you’re not surprised to hear this: Shoulder pain is a common problem. Studies suggest that 70% of us will experience shoulder pain at some point in our lifetimes. It’s no wonder, because the shoulder joint is an extremely complex system. The shoulder… Read more

by Dr. Troy Vander Molen, PT, DPT   Over the past couple of decades, your personal responsibility for health care costs has increased dramatically. Medical costs have escalated substantially over that time, and with those increases there has been a rise in high-deductible health plans and confusing cost and payment structures by insurers. The result is that many people today… Read more

TOP TEN TESTED & APPROVED VACATION DESTINATIONS by Marketing Specialist Lindsey Klyn We’ve almost made it through winter, the start of spring is in sight, and summer vacation plans might be starting to brew in your mind. Did you know that in addition to hosting March Madness and the start of spring, March is also National Athletic Training Month? At… Read more

Is My Lower Back Pain Dangerous? by Dr. Troy Vander Molen, PT, DPT You probably know that lower back pain is common. Despite that fact, experiencing it for the first time can be an extremely painful and scary experience. And when pain strikes, it’s hard to know how serious to take it and what’s the best next step to take… Read more

Does a Rotator Cuff Tear Require Surgery? by Dr. Troy Vander Molen, PT, DPT Shoulder pain is a common problem. If you have experienced shoulder pain, you are most certainly not alone. Shoulder pain is the third most common reason people seek care from us at our five physical therapy clinics, and it is estimated that 70% of the population… Read more