Katherine J Bannon DPT

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• What to Expect After a Laminectomy

  If you experience back pain that grows severe, your doctor may recommend surgery depending on the cause. Over the centuries, back pain has been constantly a growing condition. You may be facing a lumbar laminectomy at any time.During a LaminectomyLaminectomies are done under general anesthesia,...

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• What Is Tetrocalcaneal Bursitis?

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• Costochondritis Physical Therapy Exercises

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• Fibromyalgia: Dietary Guidelines to Reduce Your Symptoms

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