Feature Articles

Nearly the One

by Marla Martenson April 17, 2012

How do you know if you have found the right one? Your soul mate? Sometimes, we just know it, and it works without a hitch; other times we go through a different process—a series of “near-fits” or “almost-matches.” But that’s okay. When this happens, these experiences can help us clarify our “don’t wants,” so we [...]

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Cervical Stabilization and Mobilization

by Lori Saige, RPT April 10, 2012

Would you believe me if I told you that by doing three simple exercises for less than five minutes a day you would have a healthier body with a more alert mind, fewer headaches, and greater flexibility? Well, it’s true. Not only have I seen these exercises (what we physical therapists call “cervical stabilization and [...]

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Golf the Smart Way

by Dillon Johnson PTAG-CPT, TPI-PF3 April 4, 2012

Golf dates back as far as the 1400s, with its official rules put down in writing in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1744. Today, any modern golfer would easily recognize the game as it was played then. Although golf has been around for centuries, it has only been in the last 10 years that golf has been [...]

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The Affordable Care Act’s Individual Mandate

by Mark B Saunders March 28, 2012

There are several provisions in the Affordable Care Act that are generally praised by the American public: 2.5 million 19-26 year olds are now covered under their parents’ health insurance, children cannot be denied health insurance coverage due to pre-existing conditions, and shrinking the prescription “donut hole” for seniors on Medicare; however, the federal individual mandate that [...]

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Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: What’s at Stake?

by Mark B Saunders March 27, 2012

On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court opened the first of three days of arguments regarding President Obama’s signature health care legislation: The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act—frequently shortened to the Affordable Care Act—or to those who disdain it, “Obamacare.” The justices heard opinions concerning a single issue; namely, does the ACA’s individual health care [...]

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