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- Ehren Allen, PT/Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist What Causes Sciatica?
- Gregory C. Keller, MD Pinched Nerve of the Back
- Katie Trumble, PT Proper Computer Posture
- Sonya Thigpen, ATC Anterior Cervical Decompression and Fusion
- General Info Sciatica – Symptoms
- General Info Sciatica – Treatment
- Gregory C. Keller, MD Pain from Scoliosis
- Ehren Allen, PT, CMT Spinal Stenosis and Correct Driving Posture
- General Info Texting Neck
- Ben Evans PT, DPT Whiplash Injury
- Ehren Allen, PT, CMT The Herniated Disc
- Ehren Allen, Certified Manual Therapist/Physical Therapist Diseases of the Spine
- General Info Self-Treatment
- Jon Stiffler PTA/Sports Center Manager When to Call a Doctor for Back Pain
- Ehren Allen, Certified Manual Therapist/Physical Therapist Lower Back Pain Jacksonville
- Dr. Robert Savarese Low Back Pain: The Non-Surgical Approach
- Ehren Allen, Certified Manual Therapist/Physical Therapist Type of Back Pain
- Gregory C. Keller, MD The Five-Minute Back Exam
- Matt Paulus, MS, ATC, Site Coordinator Cartilage Tears
- Matt Paulus, MS, ATC, Site Coordinator Back Pain – FAQ
- Tim Wall Sprained Ankle Vs Broken Ankle
- By: Matt Paulus, MS, ATC R.I.C.E. Protocol for the ankle and foot
- Andrew Heideman PT/ATC Plantar Fasciitis Symptoms
- Andrew Heideman, MPT, ATC, PES Achilles Tendon Tears
- Garry S. Kitay, MD Distal Biceps Ruptures
- Matt Paulus, Certified Athletic Trainer JOI Best Shoes for Hip Pain
- Theresa Adams, ATC Bone Spurs on Heel
- Drew Heideman, MPT, ATC, PES Compression Socks For Running
- Drew Heideman, MPT, ATC, PES Diabetic Foot Care
- Matt Paulus, ATC Walking Boots for Foot and Ankle Injuries
- Theresa Adams ATC Turf Toe
- Matt Paulus MS, ATC Foot Pain in Athletes
- Hiram A. Carrasquillo, MD Adult Flat Foot Deformity
- Jared Ernest Physical Therapist What is a Bunion?
- By: Andrew Heideman, MPT, ATC, PES Achilles Tendinitis
- Andy Godek PT/ATC Diabetic Foot Care
- Jon Stiffler PTA, Sport Center Manager Stretching
- Drew Heideman, MPT, ATC, PES Are Treadmill’s Easier To Run On?
- Kamal I. Bohsali MD Avoiding the weekend warrior syndrome – Dr. Bohsali
- Michael Yorio, MD Concussion Information Sheet
- Michael Yorio, MD Concussions – Overview
- Michael Yorio, MD Concussions in Sports
- By: Sarah Katsaras, Physical Therapist Yoga Poses
- Jon Stiffler PTA/Sports Center Manager What is Tendonitis?
- Jared Ernest Physical Therapist What is Bursitis?
- Chaz Johnson, Site Coordinator Therapy Appointments – FAQ
- Durable Medical Equipment and Braces – FAQ
- Nichole Clayton, PT, ATC Chronic Pain Syndrome
- Jon Stiffler, PTA, Sports Center Manager Concussion
- David A. Doward, MD Injections for Pain Management
- Arthritis Foundation Arthritis Foundation – 2011 Arthritis Walk Fact Sheet
- Sam Brown, ATC Wrist Fractures – FAQ
- Julia Guthart, CHT/OT Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – FAQ
- Lily Condy, Cerfied Hand Therapist/Occupational Therapist Hand Pain
- Julia Guthart OT, Certified Hand Therapist Custom Made Thumb Spica Splints
- Diana Cratem, CHT/OT Cubital Tunnel Release
- Heather Lopez, CHT Jersey Finger
- Julia Guthart CHT/OT Why does my thumb hurt?
- Bruce Steinberg, MD Understanding Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (video)
- Bruce Steinberg, MD Thumb Arthritis – Symptoms and Surgical Techniques
- Bruce Steinberg, MD Tennis Elbow Treatment – PRP Injections
- Advances in Elbow Arthroscopy
- Garry S. Kitay, MD Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Bruce Steinberg, MD Understanding Carpal Tunnel
- Bruce Steinberg, MD Understanding Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Garry S. Kitay, MD Upper Extremity Replantation
- Bruce Steinberg, MD Trapezio-Metacarpal Joint Arthritis of the Thumb
- Garry S. Kitay, MD Trigger Fingers
- Andrew Heideman PT/ATC Plantar Fasciitis Overview
- Matt Paulus, MS, ATC, Site Coordinator 5 Tips for Plantar Fasciitis Pain
- Matt Paulus, MS, ATC, Site Coordinator Torn Achilles/ Achilles Tendon Rupture
- How Can You Help Your Healing Fracture?
- Ehren Allen, PT, Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist How to Crack Your Back?
- Jon Stiffler PTA/Sports Center Manager The Many Benefits of Yoga
- Ehren Allen, Certified Manual Therapist/Physical Therapist The pinched nerve and how are they treated at JOI
- Michael Yorio, MD Tennis Tips
- Carl Freeman, MD Dr. Freeman Hip Labrum Injuries, Ossification, Arthroscopy
- Andrew Heideman, PT/ATC Total Hip Replacement – FAQ
- Matt Paulus, MS, ATC, Site Coordinator Hip Flexor Strain
- Jared S Ernest, PT What causes my hip to hurt?
- Katie Trumble DPT/ATC Total Hip Replacements Early Limitations
- Brett P. Frykberg, MD The BIRMINGHAM HIP Resurfacing System Brochure
- Brett P. Frykberg, MD Need a hip replacement?
- Ehren Allen, PT, Certified Manual Therapist Arthroplasty
- Ehren Allen, Certified Manual Therapist/Physical Therapist Degenerative Joint Disease
- Jon Stiffler, PTA/Sports Center Manager General Arthroscopy
- Andrew Heideman PT/ATC Synovectomy
- Kevin M. Kaplan, MD Femoroacetabular Impingement
- R. Stephen Lucie, MD ACL Tears – A Major Sports Medicine Injury
- Chad Evans PT Starting Outpatient Rehab Following Total Knee Arthroplasty
- Brian Anderson, MS/ATC Post Op Knee Stabilizer Brace Instructions
- Jon Stiffler PTA Knee Pain Symptoms
- Jared Ernest, MPT Anterior Knee Pain / Knee Popping and Locking
- Michelle Duclos, Certified Athletic Trainer Double Upright Knee Brace
- Drew Heideman, PT/ATC Elevating Knee After Surgery
- Drew Heideman, PT, ATC Knee Pain – Test
- Andrew Heideman, PT/ATC Knee Pain – Causes and Risk factors
- Andrew Heideman PT/ATC Knee Pain – Treatment Plans
- Matt Paulus, MS, ATC, Site Coordinator Tips for those having knee pain while running
- Drew Heideman, MPT, ATC, PES Knee Injuries/Surgeries
- Jared Ernest, Physical Therapist Total Knee Replacement – FAQ
- General Info Knee Arthroscopy – FAQ
- Drew Heideman, PT/ATC ACL – FAQ
- Andrew Heideman, PT, ATC Symptoms of a Torn ACL
- Kevin M. Kaplan, MD Dr. Kaplan ACL and ACL Recovery
- Matt Paulus, MS, ATC Pain Management After Total Knee Replacement
- Drew Heideman, MPT, ATC, PES Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome
- Jared S Ernest, PT What is the pain I feel at the back of my knee?
- Jon Stiffler PTA/Sports Center Manager What is Tendonitis of the Knee?
- Andrew Heideman PT/ATC Knee Ligaments
- Matt Paulus, MS, ATC, LAT Knee Replacement Surgery
- Andrew Heideman PT/ATC Knee Anatomy Video
- Carlos R. Tandron, MD Carticel® Reimplantation: A New Procedure to Prevent Osteoarthritis of the Knee
- Jared Ernest Physical Therapist Knee Pain from Running
- Matt Paulus, Certified Athletic Trainer Torn ACL Symptoms
- Ehren Allen, Certified Manual Therapist/Physical Therapist Herniated Discs
- Julia Guthart, OT, CHT Wrist Sprain
- Ehren Allen, PT/CMT Anatomy of the Spine
- Ehren Allen, Certified Manual Therapist/Physical Therapist Facet Joint Injections
- Ehren Allen, Certified Manual Therapist/Physical Therapist Where Lower Back Pain Begins
- Andrew Heideman PT/ATC Total Hip Replacement
- Andrew Heideman PT/ATC Total Knee Replacement
- Andrew Heideman, PT/ATC Plantar Fasciitis
- Michelle Duclos ATC/Sports Medicine Director Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
- Debbie Rockett, PT Winter 2013
- Robert Lim, PTA and Jared Ernest, PT Winter 2012
- Bryan Anderson, ATC Winter 2011
- Ron Salazar, PT, ATC Winter 2010
- Debbie Rockett, PT, Jared Ernest, PT Sarah Katsaras PT Winter 2009
- Debbie Rockett, PT Spring 2011
- Christine Harrison, OTR/L, Jared Ernest PT, Diana Cratem OT, CHT Stretch Spring 2015
- Drew Heideman, MPT, ATC, PES Energy Drink Epidemic
- Andy Godek, PT, ATC Youth Fitness and Wellness
- By: Matt Paulus, MS, ATC WJXT-TV4 Sam Kouvaris interview: Graston Technique used by Michael Phelps available at JOI Rehab
- Jon Stiffler PTA/Sports Center Manager Dartfish™ Biomechanical Assessments: Cycling Info
- Jon Stiffler PTA/Sports Center Manager Dartfish™ Biomechanical Assessments: Running Info
- Jon Stiffler PTA/Sports Center Manager Dartfish™ Biomechanical Assessments: Swing (Golf) Info
- Jon Stiffler PTA/Sports Center Manager Dartfish™ Biomechanical Assessments Golf Swing Video
- Jon Stiffler PTA/Sports Center Manager Dartfish™ Biomechanical Assessments: Tennis Info
- Jon Stiffler PTA/Sports Center Manager Dartfish™ Biomechanical Assessments: Throwing Info
- Jon Stiffler PTA/Sports Center Manager Dartfish™ Biomechanical Assessments: Throwing Video
- Drew Heideman MPT, ATC, LAT, PES Hydration Tips For Cyclists
- Matt Paulus, MS, ATC, LAT Graston Technique
- JOI Shoulder Surgeons Rotator Cuff Repair – FAQ
- Drew Heideman ATC, PT Thumbs Up Position Shoulder Exercises
- Kamal I. Bohsali MD Impingement of the Shoulder
- Michelle Duclos ATC/Sports Medicine Director and JOI Staff Tennis Elbow – FAQ
- General Info Sports Medicine – FAQ
- Kurtis Mullaney PT, DPT, ATC/L Little League Elbow
- Andrew Orpiano, ATC, LAT Common Injuries in Soccer
- Michael Yorio, MD US Open Tennis Injury Analysis Dr. Yorio
- Jon Stiffler PTA/Sports Center Manager Types of Stretches
- Kevin M. Kaplan, MD Tear Meniscus (Video)
- Ehren Allen, PT Shoulder Injuries
- Jennifer L.M. Manuel, MD Hand Splinting Techniques
- Bruce Steinberg, MD Wrist Injuries
- Kevin M. Kaplan, MD Understanding Rotator Cuff Tears and Repairs
- Kevin M. Kaplan, MD Treating ACL injuries
- Kevin M. Kaplan, MD Ulnar Collateral Ligament (Tommy John) Injury
- Howard P. Hogshead, M.D. Thoracic and Lumbar Spine: A Sports Medicine Approach For Chronic Low Back Pain
- Kevin M. Kaplan, MD Rotator Cuff Tears Advances in Technology
- R. Stephen Lucie, MD Healthy Athletes Are Also Heat Smart
- Jared Ernest Physical Therapist Sciatica – Complications
- Michael Yorio, MD Concussions – Causes
- Michael Yorio, MD Concussion Lifestyle Changes
- Andrew Heideman PT/ATC Plantar Fasciitis – Lifestyle changes/home remedies
- Andrew Heideman PT/ATC Plantar Fasciitis Treatment plans
- Michael Yorio, MD Concussion – Treatment
- Michael Yorio, MD Concussion – Complications
- Michael Yorio, MD Concussion – Risk factors
- Michael Yorio, MD Concussion Recovery Time
- Michael Yorio, MD Concussion – Tests and Diagnosis
- Andrew Heideman PT/ATC Plantar Fasciitis Causes & Risk Factors
- Andrew Heideman PT/ATC Plantar Fasciitis Complications
- Michael Yorio, MD Concussion – Symptoms
- General Info Rheumatoid Arthritis Complications
- Andrew Heideman PT/ATC Rheumatoid Arthritis Test and Diagnosis
- Andrew Heideman PT/ATC Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment
- Drew Heideman, PT/ATC Rheumatoid Arthritis Lifestyle Changes and Home Remedies
- Matt Paulus, MS, ATC, Site Coordinator Hyaluronic Acid Injections
- Ehren Allen, Certified Manual Therapist/Physical Therapist Arthritis – Symptoms
- Ehren Allen, Certified Manual Therapist/Physical Therapist Arthritis – Risk Factors
- Ehren Allen, PT, CMT Arthritis – Complications
- Matt Paulus, Certified Athletic Trainer Tylenol vs. Ibuprofen
- Chad Evans, MPT Computer Neck Syndrome
- Allan O. Fiesta, PT, DPT Proper Sitting Posture
- Kathryn Trumble, DPT, ATC/L Back Health
- Kerri Gilbert, PT, DPT Cracking and Popping in Joints
- General Info MAKOplasty: Robotic Total Knee Replacement
- Deatra Clark, OT Joint Replacements for the Hand
- Diana Cratem, OT, CHT Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Justin Bland, ATC Water on the Knee
- Jared Ernest Physical Therapist When Should a Child Start to Strength Train with Weights?
- Ehren Allen, Certified Manual Therapist/Physical Therapist Joint and Bone Health
- Jonathan Stiffler, Sport Center Coordinator in Collaboration with JOI Physicians. Ankle Sprain
- Ehren Allen, Certified Manual Therapist/Physical Therapist Home Remedies for Heel Pain
- Romeo Salazar MPT, ATC Plantar Fasciitis: Restoring Your Happy Feet
- Jonathan Stiffler, PTA Spine Center Site Coordinator Spine Team
- Julia Guthart OT/CHT Tendinitis In Thumb
- Ehren Allen, Certified Manual Therapist/Physical Therapist Spinal Discs
- Julia Guthart, OTR/L CHT Dupuytren’s Contracture
- Dr. Carl Freeman, Orthopaedic Surgeon Hip Impingement Syndrome (Femoroacetabular Impingement)
- Drew Heideman, MPT, ATC, PES Benefits of Swimming
- Matt Paulus, MS, ATC, Site Coordinator Broken Collar Bone
- Amelia Son PTA Hematoma Treatment
- Amelia Son, PTA Mako Partial Knee
- JOI Rehab Staff Kyphoplasty
- Anita Ballmick MOTR/L Arthritis of The Hand
- Alex Bigale, PTA Inguinal Hernia
- Kathryn Trumble, PT, DPT, ATC/L Hip Impingement and Anatomy
- Ehren Allen PT, Certified Manual Therapist Elbow Pain
- Ehren Allen, PT, COMT Osteoporosis
- Dr. Brett Frykberg Birmingham Hip Resurfacing
- Samantha Brown, ATC, LAC Wrist Hairline Fractures
- Ehren Allen, Certified Manual Therapist/Physical Therapist Foot Ligament Injury
- Ehren Allen, PT, COMT, Physical Therapist/Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist JOI Rehab Spine Team Fast Track Program
- Ehren Allen, Certified Manual Therapist/Physical Therapist Avascular Necrosis of the Hip
- Ehren Allen, PT, CMT Ankle Braces
- Amelia Son, PTA, Site Coordinator An Overview of Osteoporosis
- Ehren Allen, PT, COMT Dumbbell Shoulder Workout
- Ehren Allen, Certified Manual Therapist/Physical Therapist Swollen Ankle
- Michelle Duclos, MA, ATC, LAT, CES Hip Dislocation: How It Happens and What to Do After
- Ehren Allen, Certified Manual Therapist/Physical Therapist Pectoral Tear or Rupture
- Justin Delicato, PTA Cervicogenic Headache
- Fadel Taazieh, PT, DPT Elbow Joint Pain
- Julia Guthart, OTR/L CHT Dog Leash Injury Prevention
- Sonya Thigpen PTA, ATC ACL Knee Braces
- Ehren Allen, Certified Manual Therapist/Physical Therapist Stretches for Shoulder Pain
- Amelia Son, PTA, Site Coordinator Toe Dislocation
- Brett Frykberg, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon Hip Revisions by Dr. Frykberg
- Jon Stiffler PTA/ Sports Center Manager JOI and JOI Rehab Win Bold City Best
- Ehren Allen, Certified Manual Therapist/Physical Therapist Tips on How to Relieve Back Pain
- Dr. Lance Snyder Little League Shoulder
- Dr. Lance Snyder, MD Elbow Injuries in the Youth Athlete
- Drew Heideman, MPT, ATC, PES Physical Therapy Ankle
- Ehren Allen, Certified Manual Therapist/Physical Therapist Pain in the Sciatic Nerve
- Fadel Taazieh, PT, DPT Best Arch Support For Plantar Fasciitis
- Alex Herington, ATC, LAT Compound Ankle Fractures
- Alex Bigale, PTA Torn Rotator Cuff
- Caitlin Violette, PT, DPT Back Pain Causes
- Drew Heideman, PT/ATC RSD or Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
- Amanda Upchurch, ATC Beat the Blues & Improve Your Health
- Andrew Heideman PT/ATC JOI Rehab Articles
- Debbie Rockett, PT The Importance of The Home Exercise Program
- Julia Guthart CHT/OT Wrist Tendonitis
- Andrew Heideman PT/ATC Why Do My Knees Crack?
- Drew Heideman, PT, ATC JOI Rehab Describes The 5 Worst Shoulder Exercises
- Ehren Allen, PT, CMT Spondylolisthesis Overview
- Justin Delicato, PTA, Site Coordinator Fleming Island Off-Season Training
- Drew Heideman, PT, ATC Compression Fracture Overview
- Robert Lim, PTA Elbow Tendon Pain
- Jon Stiffler PTA/Sports Center Manager A Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Procedure Success Story
- Ehren Allen, Certified Manual Therapist/Physical Therapist Hip Pain Overview
- Justin Delicato, PTA Meniscal Tear Types
- Michelle Duclos, MA, ATC, LAT, CES Muscle Strains
- General Info Orthopaedic Specialists
- Lily Condy, MOTR/L, CLT Torn Bicep
- Robert Lim, PTA, PES Popping In The Knee
- Ehren Allen, Certified Manual Therapist/Physical Therapist Ankle Fracture
- Dr. Ted Young Fulkerson Osteotomy Procedure- Explained by Dr. Young
- Chad Evans, MPT Shoulder Osteoarthritis
- Tristyn Kinser, MS, LAT, ATC Sinding-Larsen-Johansson Syndrome
- Demetria Velazquez, DPT, PT Medial Tibial Plateau
- Dr. Garry Kitay Wide-Awake Anesthesia
- Matt P. Juber Syndesmosis Sprain
- Greg Heeter ATC Pes Anserine Bursitis
- Julia Guthart OT, CHT Occupational Therapy Definition
- Jen Neuenfeldt, OTR/L What Type Of Joint Is The Shoulder
- Robert Lim, PTA MRI
- Josh Martin, ATC Pes Planus
- Caitlin Violette, PT, DPT Morton’s Toe
- Joan McLoud, Physical Therapist Compartment Syndrome
- Joe Stubbits, PTA Physical Therapy Can Help With A Concussion
- Ehren Allen, Certified Manual Therapist/Physical Therapist Lysis of Adhesions in the Shoulder
- Dr. Sunday Ero Spinal Fusion Surgery
- Katie Trumble, PT What is a Ganglion Cyst?
- By: Meghan Dunn PT, DPT, ATC What Is My Core?
- Kinesio Tape
- Joanna Starkey, PT, CHT Tennis Elbow Defined
- Matt Paulus, MS, ATC, LAT Does Stretching Help?
- Amanda Garland, PT, ATC Should I Use Heat or Ice?
- Tracy Wilcox, PTA, ATC The Graston Technique
- Brandon J. Kambach, MD An Overview of Some Common Lumbar Surgical Procedures
- Ehren Allen, Certified Manual Therapist/Physical Therapist Bicep Tendonitis
- Ehren Allen, Certified Manual Therapist/Physical Therapist Laser Therapy
- Heidi Austin, DPT Swimmer’s Shoulder
- Tracy Wilcox, PTA, ATC How do you know if you have a Concussion?
- Chad Evans, PT Posture
- Kelly Rocheleau, PT Metatarsalgia
- Jon Stiffler PTA/Sports Center Manager Knee Doctors
- JOI Scheduling Team Online Scheduling Is Now Available
- Ehren Allen, PT Fusion of the Cervical Spine
- Ehren Allen, PT, Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist Fusion of the Lumbar Spine
- Ehren Allen, Certified Manual Therapist/Physical Therapist Low Back Stretches
- Ehren Allen, PT/Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist Sports Rehab
- Ehren Allen, PT/Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist Broken Middle Finger
- Jon Stiffler, PTA, CPT, PES Functional Strengthening
- Andrew Heideman, PT, ATC Pain in the Ankle
- Jon Stiffler PTA/Sports Center Manager Metatarsalgia Defined
- Ehren Allen, PT/Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist 5 Myths About Low Back Pain
- Ehren Allen, PT/Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist 4 Top Reasons Physical Therapy is Important
- Ehren Allen, PT/Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist 4 Cardio Workouts You Can Do With An Injured Leg
- Laura Stinson, PT Orthopedic Problems and Obesity
- Cesar Roman, MS, ATC Heterotopic Ossification
- Rachel Consolazio, PTA Peritendinitis
- Nicole Parriott, ATC Degrees of Joint Sprains
- Tenosynovitis
- Ehren Allen, PT/Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist 6 Exercises for Knee Arthritis
- Jared Ernest, MPT What is a Broken Back
- Gregory Keller, MD with Ehren Allen, PT, COMT Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
- Samantha Brown, ATC and Ehren Allen, PT, COMT What are the Benefits of Swimming
- Ehren Allen, PT/Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist Exercise During the Quarantine
- Christoph Zuther JOI Rehab Bridge Program
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