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Graeme Keys, PT, Dip MDT
Clinic Director
Results Physiotherapy Knoxville-Farragut
Farragut, TN
Mr. Keys is a member of the SpineUniverse Editorial Board.

SpineUniverse Articles from Graeme Keys, PT, Dip MDT

Weight Lifting and Back Pain

If you’re suffering from chronic back pain, you may want to consider incorporating weight lifting into your back pain treatment plan. Weight lifting builds muscle and strengthens your spine. Find out how weight lifting works to reduce back pain.

Building Core Strength to Reduce Back Pain

Core strengthening plays a crucial role when it comes to coping with back pain. Find out why developing strong abdominal muscles is key to helping you maintain a healthy spine and learn how it can lead to less back pain.

How to Select a Physical Therapist

Your primary care doctor will most likely refer you to a physical therapist if you need one, but if you are selecting a physical therapist on your own, there are things you should take into consideration to ensure that you make the best decision.

Exercise and Physical Therapy

Article includes information about active physical therapy treatments, also known as exercise. Exercise improves strength, range of motion, and flexibility to help heal your spine and prevent back and neck pain.

Lift Weights to Prevent Back Pain

A new study suggests strengthening your sore muscles is a better way to relieve back pain than rest. This article describes new research findings that show weight training as an effective means of reducing-- even eliminating-- back pain.

The Origin of the McKenzie Method

The McKenzie Method was created by Robin McKenzie. Get the full story of how he developed this back pain treatment option, which he discovered by accident.

What is a Physical Therapist?

Physical therapists are medical professionals who treat people of all ages with health-related problems that limit physical function.

What Disorders Do Physical Therapists Treat?

Physical therapy is often an integral part of the non-surgical and postoperative care of patients with spinal disorders. Includes a list of spine conditions commonly treated with physical therapy

Physical Therapist Education and Training

Some physical therapists pursue advanced training and certification in areas such as geriatic, neurologic, orthopaedic, and sports care.

Physical Therapy: The McKenzie Method®

The McKenzie Method is a treatment that emphasizes education and active patient involvement in the management of their disorder.

Hot and Cold Therapies for Pain and Discomfort

Hot and cold therapies are the oldest forms of treatment to help reduce muscle inflammation, tenderness, and pain.

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)

TENS works to decrease pain perception and may be used to control acute and chronic pain. It may also be used with other treatments such as exercise.

Ultrasound: A Common Treatment Used in Physical Therapy

Ultrasound is a passive modality: a supplement to the primary treatment (e.g. exercise). Passive modalities typically are used to relax the patient, a distraction from pain, and/or to warm muscles for exercise.

Hydrotherapy and Aquatic Therapy

Gentle water exercises use the water's resistance to build muscle strength and flexibility. Water exercise can benefit people who find weight bearing exercise difficult (or painful) on dry land.

Massage Therapy

Massage is a treatment for pain and stress. This is a medical desrciption and has nothing to do with sex or erotic massage.
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