Kauno Blog
Some knowledge, some opinions, some rants….
Operative vs. Non-Operative Treatment of Rotator Cuff Tears
Rotator cuff tears can lead to progressive degenerative changes of bone, tendon, and cartilaginous structures of the shoulder joint causing pain and disability. People with rotator cuff tears are met with a decision to treat surgically or conservatively.
Social Media, Fitness Advice, and the Problem With Popularity
Social media platforms, like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, are popular and easily accessible sources for news, information, jokes and opinions. As these platforms have matured, they have been embraced by members of the fitness and healthcare industries…
Why “More for Less” Doesn’t Work in Fitness — and What Actually Does
We all want more for less. We want efficiency. We want to be the best at our trade. Most people know that in the real world if you want something you’re going to have to put the work in for it. It’s a universal value that is instilled into most of us from a young age
Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training: What It Is and Why It Works
Blood flow restriction (BFR) is a training technique that uses pressurized cuffs, or wraps, to limit blood flow to the limbs during exercise. The goal of using a BFR system is to achieve improvements in muscle strength and hypertrophy with lower stress exercises. I
ACL Injuries: Surgery vs. Non-Operative Rehab — What Does the Research Really Say?
ACL injuries occur at an incidence of approximately 100,000 to 200,000 per year in the United States. Athletes traditionally have feared this type of injury due to their concern with the likelihood of a full return to their prior level of function.
How to Find the Right Physical Therapist
Choosing the right PT for your rehab needs can be a challenge. Most people referred to PT have never been and/or don’t know what Physical Therapy is. Our patients constantly ask us for referals for their friends/families in other cities. Below are a few things to consider when choosing a PT.
A Quick Guide To Health Insurance
Unfortunately, figuring out what your health insurance plan covers can be confusing. For many of our patients this is one of the most stressful, and annoying, steps in finding a doctor or physical therapist. What does in or out of network actually mean? What is the difference between co-pay and co-insurance? How does the deductible affect what I pay?
“What does Kau… uh, what does the name of your clinic mean?”
Kauno is a letter from the Runic Alphabet. The Runic Alphabet was utilized between the 3rd and 16th/17th centuries by the Germanic peoples of Northern Europe, Britain, Scandinavia and Iceland.
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