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Learn about common pain-causing health conditions, their progression paths, their causes, and effective treatment options. Our blog offers valuable information to people who experience pain and anyone who wishes to learn more about long-lasting, safe, and noninvasive treatments.

These articles also explain how Superior Physical Therapy addresses these common health problems through an innovative approach called the Superior Method. This approach aims to accurately identify the underlying cause of pain in order to develop a more tailored and collaborative treatment plan.

Understanding Healing: The Pelvic Floor Process

Pelvic Floor Therapists, Dr. Chupka-Fuson & Dr. Patterson   Understanding Healing: The Pelvic Floor Process   Understanding the Healing Process If you’ve been dealing with pelvic floor problems for a while, it can be hard to imagine a future without...

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Pelvic Floor Therapy Means a Bright Future

Pelvic Floor Therapy Means a Bright Future When you’ve been dealing with pelvic floor symptoms (incontinence, pelvic pain, etc.)  for months, years, or even decades, it’s easy to start thinking, “This is just how life is now.” Maybe you’ve told...

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Why Shoulder Surgery Isn’t Always the Answer: What Research Says

Why Shoulder Surgery Isn’t Always the Answer: What Research and Clinical Guidelines Say—And What to Do Instead    Shoulder pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints in the world. From rotator cuff tears to impingement and frozen shoulder,...

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Key Benefits of Class IV Red Light Laser Therapy

Key Benefits of Class IV Red Light Laser Therapy   Imagine a therapy that’s fast, non-invasive, drug-free—and actually helps your body heal itself. That’s the magic of Class IV Red Light Laser Therapy, one of the most exciting advancements in...

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Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy and the Functional Path to Healing 

Rotator Cuff Anatomy, Tendinopathy, and the Functional Path to Healing  Shoulder pain can be relentless—especially when it starts small and spirals into limited motion, weakness, or even sleepless nights. One of the most common culprits? Rotator cuff tendinopathy. But the...

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Class IV Red Light Laser Therapy: Frequently Asked Questions

Class IV Red Light Laser Therapy: Frequently Asked Questions   If you’ve been hearing about Class IV Red Light Laser Therapy and wondering what it’s all about—you’re not alone! This exciting and non-invasive treatment is helping people feel better, heal...

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Frozen Shoulder: the Functional Path to Recovery 

Frozen Shoulder: Understanding the Anatomy and the Functional Path to Recovery    Stiffness. Pain. Frustration. If you feel like your shoulder is slowly “locking up,” you may be dealing with Frozen Shoulder, also known as Adhesive Capsulitis. It’s a condition...

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The Science Behind Class IV Red Light Laser Therapy

The Science Behind Class IV Red Light Laser Therapy  Class IV Red Light Laser Therapy might sound like something out of science fiction—but it’s very real, incredibly powerful, and changing lives every day. This cutting-edge technology is making waves in...

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Shoulder Pain Might Not Be a Shoulder Problem

Shoulder Pain Might Not Be a Shoulder Problem    Shoulder pain can be incredibly frustrating. It limits how you work, move, sleep—and live. But here’s something most people (and many treatments) miss:  Your shoulder pain might not be caused by...

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What is Class IV Red Light Laser Therapy?

What is Class IV Red Light Laser Therapy?   Welcome to the future of healing! At the forefront of modern wellness and recovery is a groundbreaking modality that’s making waves in physical therapy, sports medicine, and holistic health circles: Class...

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4 Myths About Physical Therapy Costs

4 Myths About Physical Therapy Costs   When it comes to physical therapy, misinformation about costs can keep you from getting the care you need. At Superior Physical Therapy, we’re debunking the top five myths about physical therapy costs to...

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Membership Plan Helps You Recover Faster

Membership Plan Helps You Recover Faster   When pain strikes—whether it’s a nagging backache or a shoulder injury from the job—you want relief fast. But traditional physical therapy, bogged down by insurance delays and limited sessions, often leaves you stuck...

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Keith Bandli

Nike Golf is a revolutionary way to enhance your golf game. It towers over any other golf training program I have ever seen.

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Mark Mclane

Since I have attended the golf classes at Superior, I have noticed an increase in my flexibility, strength, and endurance in my golf game. In addition, the class has helped in my everyday life since my work requires hours of...

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Jim Hoffman

Recently attended a series of NG360 classes conducted by Keith. I'm an avid golfer, and have always looked for physical training specifically for golf and I found it. Stretch, strength, with in depth knowledge of how it impacts specific muscles...

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Larry Fay

In the past 8 weeks, I have taken a course  from Keith Bandli at Superior PT called NG360, which is specifically designed to help with balance, strength and flexibility during your golf swing. You will learn very specific exercises to...

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Kenneth Krentz

I began with moderate to severe right side neck/shoulder/arm & hand pain due to cervical spine problems. After several weeks the pain area was reduced to mostly just neck, and the pain level was reduced significantly. Although I still have...

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Carol Rankens

I have had physical challenges most of my life due to autoimmune diseases. My rheumatologist suggested I try PT, specifically Superior, because of their approach. When I started, back pain and balance were the things that were pretty severe. Andrew...

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Brian Bourdages

When I came to Superior I had been receiving a series of injections for my back pain and loss of nerve function in my legs. I was in considerable pain and skeptical about resuming PT since my experiences at other...

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Sandra Goetz

I have been in pain for years! I have participated in a lot of physical therapy. However, this is the first time the problem in my hip and foot has been addressed to absolutely AMAZING success! I no longer have...

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Mark Cantrell

My experience with PT here at Superior was just that – SUPERIOR! I was diagnosed with a herniated lumbar disc that was very painful and limited my movement and range of motion in my spine. I could not stand straight...

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Tom Scott

I had put off seeing the doctor about my back/neck for years, fearing it would mean injections or surgery. Thankfully, I was sent to Superior PT, where within a few visits I found great relief of the discomfort I had...

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Winnie

I would like to say thank you both for easing my chronic pain, I enjoyed working with you the past month. I sure will remember your smiles and positivity working with sometimes difficult clients. Keep up the great job.

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Jeanne

Dear Andrew & the entire Superior team, Thanks for helping my wish come true. Your entire office is great to work with, and I couldn’t have made so much progress without you.

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