Physical Therapy
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Education
Bridging the Gap: Working Toward Education, Prevention for ACL Injuries
A pop, a crack and instant pain. Selah Ogburn, a junior soccer player at Athens Academy, knew this injury was different, more severe than when she had severed her finger (later surgically reattached). This time, there was no visible damage, only uncertainty and intense pain. Ogburn first tore her ACL…
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Health
The CrossFit Controversy
A high intensity workout is popular here in Athens. But it’s linked to health issues that may result in tissue breakdown or even kidney failure. Some experts say CrossFit may be crossing the line. But local physical therapy experts at UGA think the whole scare is a bit over exaggerated.…