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Physiatrist…Not Just For Sports Medicine

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Ajax Union Blogging

One common myth of people who even know what a physiatrist is, is that they only focus on sports medicine. Physiatry is the medical specialty of rehabilitation and physical medicine, which can encompass a number of options for a patients. … Continue reading →

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What To Expecty During Sports Injury Rehabilitation

Posted on May 22, 2009 by Ajax Union Blogging

Athletes are admired by all. They can jump higher, run faster, lift more and do just about anything you could imagine that a normal body probably couldn’t do. One myth is that athletes are born with these talents. Although genetics … Continue reading →

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The History of Trigger Point Injections

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Ajax Union Blogging

Although many people before, like J.H. Kellgren from University College Hospital in London, Michael Gutstein in Berlin, and Michael Kelly in Australia, began the journey to understanding trigger points and trigger point injections. However, it was Janet G Travell, MD … Continue reading →

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Trigger Point Injections

Posted on April 14, 2009 by Ajax Union Blogging

A trigger point injection is used to treat a painful area in a muscle. So how do you know if you have a trigger point? Well, let’s say you are in the gym working your muscles. A normal muscle will … Continue reading →

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