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Dr. Alex Tapplin
Jan 1, 20231 min read
Who should I see for my shoulder pain?
This post helps people understand how detailed shoulder treatment should be and why to see a physical therapist or chiropractor.
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Dr. Alex Tapplin
Oct 12, 20221 min read
Low Back Pain
Physical therapy and chiropractic for low back pain
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Dr. Alex Tapplin
Oct 6, 20222 min read
Understanding Low Back Pain in the Gym.
Back pain in the gym? Do you need to see a physical therapist or chiropractor? Whats causing your low back pain?
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Dr. Alex Tapplin
Sep 22, 20221 min read
7 way hip circuit: A simple hip strengthening routine
I recommend this routine routinely for runner's knee, IT band syndrome, hip pain including FAI and lateral hip pain including "hip...
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Dr. Alex Tapplin
Sep 10, 20221 min read
Runner's Knee
The video below describes how you can help yourself if you are struggling with runner's knee. This includes strengthening, running form...
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VSS Team
Sep 6, 20222 min read
Shin Splints
Shin splints treatment in Neenah and Appleton. Shin Splints education
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Dr. Kelly Ashbeck
Sep 2, 20223 min read
Bell’s Palsy
Treatment options for Bell’s palsy and patient education. 
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Dr. Alex Tapplin
Aug 27, 20221 min read
Rotator cuff tears and rotator cuff tendinitis
Below is a description of rotator cuff problems including rotator cuff full thickness tears, partial thickness rotator cuff tears and...
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Dr. Alex Tapplin
Aug 25, 20221 min read
Muscle Injuries
Physical therapy and chiropractic Treatment for Muscle and Injury
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Dr. Alex Tapplin
Aug 2, 20221 min read
Athletic maintenance
I have developed an athletic maintenance option for those individuals looking to be proactive, preventative and optimize performance and...
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Dr. Kelly Ashbeck
Jul 28, 20221 min read
Restless Leg Syndrome
What is Restless Leg Syndrome? Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is characterized by an urge to move the legs, usually associated with an...
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Dr. Kelly Ashbeck
May 16, 20223 min read
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Inappropriate exercise prescription most often exacerbates, rather than improves, function. And for many, this
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Dr. Alex Tapplin
May 16, 20221 min read
Arthritis
This post is a general post about arthritis & the types of arthritis we treat with physical therapy and chiropractic
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VSS Team
Apr 2, 20221 min read
Neuropathy
Neuropathy treatment using laser therapy
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Dr. Alex Tapplin
Mar 5, 20221 min read
A simple return to run plan
First, perform a plyometric test to make sure you can tolerate the loading: 1. Double leg hops, 3×30 completed as a circuit: A) In Place...
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Dr. Alex Tapplin
Feb 3, 20228 min read
Gym Pains
Preface: Last year I gave an intern the task of documenting what I tell patients for different injuries then fact checking what I suggest...
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VSS Team
Feb 3, 20221 min read
Wrist or Elbow Pain?
A list of the most common wrist and elbow conditions seen here for physical therapy and/or chiropractic treatment.
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Dr. Alex Tapplin
Jan 5, 20221 min read
Overuse Injuries
This is a general post about overuse injuries.
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Dr. Kelly Ashbeck
Jan 1, 20224 min read
Take control of your pain with activity pacing
Take control of your pain with this strategy. 
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