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The Many Benefits of Physical Therapy The month of October was National Physical Therapy Month and the importance of PT. Getting Physical Therapy is more important than ever right now. Here at Galena Sport, we are dedicated to getting you back to your everyday activities. Here are 5 benefits of Physical Therapy.  Maximize Your Movement Physical therapists can identify, diagnose, and treat movement problems. Pain-free movement is crucial to your quality of life and we want you to ...

Little Cheesy Goodness. My wife and I like to cook, but she is the baker. No doubt, it is not a strong point of mine and she's dynamite and this is her tasty recipe. So these little cheesecake bites are a fun weekend, party, or anytime bite that is quite easy to make. Cooking Items 2 Medium-large mixing bowl Mixing Spoon Cupcake/muffin molds (We used silicone so they pop out easily) Crust 1/2 cup Almond Meal 2 Tbsp Butter Cheesecake 8oz Cream Cheese (room temperature) 1 larg...

Patient Testimonial Melissa Preece PT, DPT with her graduating patient Ricky.Ricky broke both of his Calcaneus, also called the heel bones, last year when he fell off of a ladder. He started at Galena Sport in a wheelchair and has been receiving treatment here since last October. His physical therapy experience with Melissa has gone great and he is proud of how far he has come since his injuries. Ricky recently graduated from PT with full-motion and can now get back to doing the things he loves...

3 Effective Exercises for Shoulder Pain Did you know that shoulder pain is one of the most common issues in the United States? According to ACM'S Health and Fitness Journal, it has been estimated that 67% of individuals experience discomfort in their shoulders at some point in their life. The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body and we use it most often to pull, lift, hold, and carry things every day. Given that it is so mobile, it is more susceptible to getting injured. If shoulder pa...

Balance Awareness  This month we shed a light on Balance Awareness. It was a week that aims to increase awareness about vestibular disorders and supports patients on their journey back to balance. Did you know that balance-related disorders affect more than 69 million Americans? That’s nearly 1 in 5 people who suffer from vestibular dysfunction. Yet despite the widespread occurrence of vestibular disorders, the word “vestibular” is not commonly understood. Few know that...