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Overcoming Limitations of Health Insurance in Physical Therapy: The Benefits of Cash-Based Care

Finding the right plan for one’s health and well-being is a real issue. It is often pushed further down the road by insurance protocols and limitations. However, physical therapy has been among the services with limits imposed, although it is the most important service in helping with recovery and rehabilitation. Taking a look at a …

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5 Key Strategies for a Healthy Spine from Marcel Jacobs PT

According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately two in five adults have encountered back discomfort over the past quarter. Whether you fall into this statistic or not, it’s crucial to understand that enduring back pain is neither a given nor unending. Several tips can assist you in steering clear of …

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The Importance of Manual Therapy in Physical Rehabilitation

Physical rehabilitation is vital for recovering from numerous injuries or illnesses. It involves a combination of exercise, therapy, and other strategies to restore function, mobility, and a healthy lifestyle for the affected person. Although there are many rehabilitation methods, manual treatment remains one of the most effective and widely used techniques. As much as we …

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Blood Flow Restriction Training in Rehabilitation: Exploring Its Advantages and Applications

Heavy weight training is usually the most preferred and successful way of gaining muscle bulk and improving muscle strength. However, patients with certain chronic health conditions may not be able to tolerate high loads, while still needing to strengthen their muscles for a better living. A relatively new approach to resistance training has been gaining …

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Understanding the Impact of Sleep on Healing: Essential for Effective Rehabilitation

“A good night’s sleep is critical for good health.” -CDC Sleep enhances your brain’s plasticity, which is the ability of brain structures to prevent their deterioration for as long as possible. Healthy sleeping patterns tend to enhance the outcomes of the rehabilitation process.[1] At Marcel Jacobs PT, we promote healthier sleeping patterns by providing evidence-based …

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