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Penn Hills in Pittsburgh, PA and Telehealth Only for NY & CA
JENNA KANTOR PHYSICAL THERAPIST
SFMA Certified *** Graston Certified*** Dance PT Certified
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Elevating Dance: Unveiling the Transformative Power of Physical Therapy for Dancer Rehabilitation
The world of dance is a realm of grace, movement, and self-expression. However, dancers often encounter physical challenges that can put...
Jenna Kantor
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A Physical Therapy Holiday Survival Guide
Keeping up with physical therapy during the holidays is tough. There are so many other things to do - cooking, parties, shopping, travel,...
Jenna Kantor
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Physical Therapy Is For Everyone!
Physical therapists are highly trained health care professionals. They are experts in human movement who are trained to evaluate and...
Jenna Kantor
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Don't Keep Injury Secrets!
Physical therapists are experts in dealing with injuries, but your PT can't help if they don't know about your injury! You might be...
Jenna Kantor
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PT For Your Pelvis?
Nobody is going to be surprised to hear that Physical Therapists work with muscles. But we bet a lot of people would be surprised to...
Jenna Kantor
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What Physical Therapy Can Do For Arthritis
Arthritis is a chronic condition that causes inflammation of the joints. It can cause pain, stiffness, and swelling. The hips, knees,...
Jenna Kantor
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Fibromyalgia - What to Do When the Fibro Ignites
As we head into the dog days of summer, the weather is heating up. For the nearly 5 million people in the United States with...
Jenna Kantor
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Your PT Can't Do Your Exercises For You
If you've been to physical therapy, you likely got a home exercise program. Research says that if you do your home exercise program,...
Jenna Kantor
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If You Like a Good Bargain, You're Going to LOVE Physical Therapy.
It's no secret that prices have been going up. Gas is expensive. Food is expensive. The housing market is crazy. If you're looking for...
Jenna Kantor
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PT - Not Just For Adults
When you think of physical therapy you might think of an injured athlete, someone recovering from surgery, or someone with a chronic...
Jenna Kantor
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Elevate Your Heart Rate With Physical Therapy
Heart disease is a leading cause of death and disability. This shouldn't be a surprise - it's been at the top of the list for years. You...
Jenna Kantor
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Stay Connected With Your PT Through Telehealth
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is responsible for a lot of bad stuff. But, if you look really hard and maybe squint just right, there are...
Jenna Kantor
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Expect to Get Better. You Probably Will.
Research has shown that positive expectations increase the chances of a good outcome. It's the old selffulfilling prophecy; your attitude...
Jenna Kantor
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When the Weather Gets Cold, Don'tForget to Warm Up!
Colder weather means some changes to how we exercise. Of course it's harder to motivate yourself to get outside for a run or bike ride...
Jenna Kantor
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In Person or Virtual PT? Maybe Both!
Virtual physical therapy has quickly moved from a niche offering to the mainstream. Having more options is great, but it can also...
Jenna Kantor
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Want to Stay Healthy? Move More.
COVID has certainly made the importance of health very clear and we have all seen how quickly things can change with an illness. While...
Jenna Kantor
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Will COVID-19 Change the Typical PT Patient?
People usually see a physical therapist for pain or loss of function. Think of the person who has back pain, the injured athlete or the...
Jenna Kantor
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5 Reasons You Need a PT toCoordinate Your Fitness Regimen
Physical therapists aren't just for people that are injured or have had surgery. Physical therapists can also help healthy people improve...
Jenna Kantor
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Lazy Summer or Deconditioning?
The weather is hot, the gym is closed, and you've been relaxing - enjoying the lazy, hazy days of summer. Taking a day off here and there...
Jenna Kantor
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Why You Need a Physical Therapist onYour Healthcare Team
With health in sharp focus as a result of the pandemic, now may be a good time to look at the team of experts you have in place and see...
Jenna Kantor
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