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Physical Therapy blog articles by EW Motion Therapy

Riley Manasco

Licensed Physical Therapist, PT, DPT // Certified Dry Needling Specialist // TPI Level 1 Certified // BaseU Hitting and Pitching Certified // EW Motion Therapy Homewood

Physical Therapy

By: Riley Manasco
November 9th, 2022

If you have never used CBD oil, you may be unsure what it is or does. You may automatically associate it with marijuana, and while they are derived from the same plant, they differ substantially. Research has shown some benefits of CBD oil for relieving symptoms of epileptic seizures, but many people have found success with it in other areas as well. So is it right for you? And how can you get access to it?

Golf | Sports Performance

By: Riley Manasco
December 22nd, 2021

Whether you are a new golfer or have been playing for a while, lessons could be a great investment. Building a solid foundation of good playing habits early in your golf career can be beneficial, and it is important to reinforce those habits as you continue to progress. Even though lessons can be expensive, they really are worth the cost, because golf can be such a complicated game.

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Golf | Sports Performance | cost

By: Riley Manasco
December 22nd, 2021

If you have ever wanted golf lessons but have done a double-take at the price tag, you are not alone. Some pros can charge a lot for their services, and if you are doing some research, you may be questioning why you even need golf lessons. In learning anything, you can’t know how to fix something if you are unsure what you are doing in the first place, and golf is no different - you need someone to instruct you on how to fix incorrect movements.

Golf | Sports Performance

By: Riley Manasco
December 22nd, 2021

If you are a golfer and you start having pain when you play in a certain position, you have a few options available to seek an answer. You can discuss it with your swing coach or a pro, try to compensate with a different position while you play, or Google your symptoms to figure out what’s wrong (we don’t recommend the last one).

Golf | Sports Performance

By: Riley Manasco
December 22nd, 2021

Golf is a sport that looks easy but is certainly not. When playing the game, minute movements make all the difference - if your foot is only slightly turned at an angle, your whole swing could be off. Many golf instructors and swing coaches are great at teaching body mechanics and making sure your drives go where you want, and it really is challenging to play golf well without proper instruction. Where should you go when you want instruction that looks at your whole body?

Physical Therapy

By: Riley Manasco
October 18th, 2021

We’ve all had that visit to a medical office: you wait in the waiting room for at least half an hour, only to see your provider for maybe five minutes. Finding personalized care in any medical field can be difficult, and physical therapy is no exception. Finding the right person for your treatment is imperative. But how do you choose? How do you know if a therapist you’re considering is the right one for you?