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Now that you’ve made the decision to seek care from a local physical therapist, it’s time to prepare for the visit. Getting ready for your first physical therapy visit can bring up many questions, especially if you’re experiencing pain or recovering from an...

Facing the possibility of spine surgery can be daunting.  For many of our patients in Athens, GA, chronic back pain or spine conditions may feel like a path that inevitably leads to surgery. However, physical therapy offers a non-invasive solution that can help...

In the world of physical therapy, advanced tools can make a big difference in how quickly and effectively patients recover. With an ongoing commitment to treat the whole patient in the most effective, efficient way possible, East Athens Physical Therapy is excited to...

Looking for a physical therapist near you can feel overwhelming, especially if you're managing pain, recovering from surgery, or trying to prevent a sports injury.  For those in the Athens, Georgia area, East Athens Physical Therapy has four convenient locations,...

While we always hope our high school athletes in Oconee County stay healthy and injury-free for peak performance on the field or court, injuries can play an inevitable role in sports. Fortunately, our physical therapy location in Oconee offers a proven path to...

What Is Autism? Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) describes a range of developmental conditions that affect how a person communicates, interacts, and behaves. ASD is called a spectrum disorder because the symptoms and severity can vary widely from one person...

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement, balance, posture, and coordination. It can also cause non-motor symptoms such as pain, fatigue, mood changes and cognitive impairment. While there is no cure for PD, there are...

Stroke is a serious medical condition that occurs when the blood supply to a part of the brain is interrupted, causing brain cells to die. Stroke can cause a variety of symptoms like weakness, paralysis, speech difficulties, memory loss, cognitive problems and...