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Dealing with Foot Pain? It Could Be Plantar Fasciitis. Foot pain can significantly impact your daily life, and one possible cause is plantar fasciitis. This common condition occurs when the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue supporting the arch of your foot, becomes inflamed or irritated. It often leads to heel pain, making activities [...]

Have you been experiencing pain or discomfort and wondered if you could see a physical therapist without a physician's referral? If you're in Alaska, you're in luck! Alaska is one of many states in the U.S. that has adopted "direct access" for physical therapy. But what exactly is direct access and how does it relate [...]

If you are an active individual (who isn’t in Alaska!), you have probably come across some sort of pain in your life. Some pains and aches come and go but if you are having persistent pain that does not ease up or that worsens during physical activity, let one of our therapists evaluate your condition! […]

    DANCE MEDICINE & PHYSICAL THERAPY Denali Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine offers customized dance rehabilitation services that are specific to each dancers needs and style. As a dancer, you demand a lot of your body. Denali Physical Therapy is here to help you make sure you are at your best. Our services include […]

In the spirit of the New Year, we would like to share with you some healthy resolutions and tips to increase your health in 2018! Healthy Resolution Tips. Overall these 3 resolutions increase your health, reduce pain, and can help manage your weight for a healthier, longer life. Exercise More. Appropriate exercise is proven to […]

Physical therapy is defined as “therapy for the preservation, enhancement, or restoration of movement and physical function impaired or threatened by disease, injury, or disability that utilizes therapeutic exercise, physical modalities (such as massage and electrotherapy), assistive devices, and patient education and training”.1 The overall goal of physical therapy is to improve movement, whether it is […]

What is Patellar Tendinitis? The patellar tendon is a ligament that connects the shin bone to the patella that helps the muscles extend the knee. What are the symptoms of patellar tendinitis?  Most individuals experience localized, sharp knee pain near the patellar tendon area as the first sign of patellar tendinitis. The pain would be […]

A few safe shoveling tips now that the snow is flying! Snow Shoveling: A common cause of soft tissue injuries & low back pain An average of 11,500 people are treated at emergency rooms for injuries and medical emergencies related to snow shoveling each year, according to a report released Jan. 17 by the Center [...]