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Dr. Heather Swain PT, DPT, CIDN, CPT
Nov 2, 202411 min read
Gift Guide: Low Back Pain Edition
Low back pain is one of the most common chronic pain complaints. It's also a leading cause of disability in the United States, and a...
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Dr. Heather Swain PT, DPT, CIDN, CPT
Sep 27, 20249 min read
Normalizing Chronic Illness for Kids
When it comes to helping our kids with chronic illnesses, it's best to be proactive rather than reactive. If we take steps to normalize...
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Dr. Heather Swain PT, DPT, CIDN, CPT
Aug 16, 20246 min read
Choosing An Electrolyte Supplement
Electrolyte supplements originally gained interest with the advent of Gatorade in 1965 as a supplement to improve athletic recovery and...
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Dr. Heather Swain PT, DPT, CIDN, CPT
Aug 2, 20248 min read
Pacing Activity: Mountain Climbers and Rollercoaster Riders
The idea of pacing isn't a topic that makes most people excited. Most people don't like to be told that they can't accomplish something...
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Dr. Heather Swain PT, DPT, CIDN, CPT
Jul 19, 20246 min read
Warming Up With POTS
Aerobic exercise, or really anything that requires physical exertion can be exhausting for people with POTS. While the research suggests...
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Dr. Heather Swain PT, DPT, CIDN, CPT
Jul 12, 20246 min read
The Gate Keeper
When it comes to the muscles in our pelvis, most of us don't know what they're called or what they do. Fortunately, you don't need to be...
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Dr. Heather Swain PT, DPT, CIDN, CPT
Jul 5, 202411 min read
Debunking Dizzy
When it comes to dizziness, the healthcare system can be difficult to navigate. It's hard to know who to seek care from, in order to get...
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Dr. Heather Swain PT, DPT, CIDN, CPT
May 31, 202410 min read
Is Genetic Testing Right For Me?
Assuming that you can find a geneticist with the expertise to test for connective tissue disorders, there are many factors to consider in...
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Dr. Heather Swain PT, DPT, CIDN, CPT
May 24, 20246 min read
EDS, Hypermobility and Ankle Sprains
Ankle sprains are a common injury. They're so common that many people, especially kids, don't even seek treatment from a medical...
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Dr. Heather Swain PT, DPT, CIDN, CPT
May 17, 20249 min read
Diagnosing Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome
Getting a diagnosis of Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome can be challenging. There are many types of Ehlers Danlos. Geneticists have...
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Dr. Heather Swain PT, DPT, CIDN, CPT
May 3, 20247 min read
TMJ Hypermobility & Proprioception
While jaw problems come in all shapes and sizes, hypermobility issues are one of the most common. The jaw, also called the...
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Dr. Heather Swain PT, DPT, CIDN, CPT
Apr 26, 20245 min read
Nerve Work - The Forgotten Exercise
We know that exercise is good for us to keep our bodies functioning well. Most of us initially learn to exercise informally through play...
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Dr. Heather Swain PT, DPT, CIDN, CPT
Apr 5, 20246 min read
Body Scans For Beginners
While body scanning might sound basic, the truth is that our bodies are continually doing a lot of things to keep us alive that we don't...
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Dr. Heather Swain PT, DPT, CIDN, CPT
Mar 15, 20249 min read
Birth - The Silent Trauma
Content warning: This article discusses, in medical language, a variety of things that can occur during birthing experiences and the...
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Dr. Heather Swain PT, DPT, CIDN, CPT
Mar 1, 20247 min read
Train Your Brain: Sensory Mapping and Stereognosis
Most of us are dependent on a GPS for directions to tell us where to go. The human brain works similarly, pulling up maps at lightning...
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Dr. Heather Swain PT, DPT, CIDN, CPT
Feb 2, 20247 min read
Making Distraction Work For You
Most parents know that the secret to managing toddlers is distraction. If your child is misbehaving, sometimes the problem is that you...
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Dr. Heather Swain PT, DPT, CIDN, CPT
Jan 12, 20247 min read
Seeking Direction in Pain: Why Telling Right From Left Is Hard
If you struggle with your sense of direction and you have chronic pain, you're not alone. While some may be inclined to blame it on...
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Dr. Heather Swain PT, DPT, CIDN, CPT
Jan 5, 20247 min read
Harm Pains: Why Respecting Them Matters
For many people living with chronic pain, it's a natural response to make the assumption that the pain they are experiencing doesn't...
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Dr. Heather Swain PT, DPT, CIDN, CPT
Dec 29, 202310 min read
To Brace, Or Not To Brace?
All Shakespearian jokes aside, when our bodies are hurting and our joints are unstable, pain can make us desperate for relief. Sometimes...
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Dr. Heather Swain PT, DPT, CIDN, CPT
Dec 22, 20239 min read
Is Getting A Diagnosis Worth It?
Receiving a medical diagnosis is a complicated subject. At first, it might seem sacrilegious for a healthcare provider to even suggest...
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