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Is A Physical Therapist Right For Your Knee or Thigh Pain?

Certain regions of the body are simply more likely to be painful than others, and the knees are very high on this list. Knee pain ranks behind just back pain as the second most common condition involving the muscles and bones, and in adults aged 65 and older, it is the greatest cause of disability. […]

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Adding Hands-On Therapy Is Beneficial For Chronic Ankle Instability

Most patients will make a complete recovery after sustaining an initial ankle sprain, but this is not always the end of the story. Up to 70% of patients who experience a lateral ankle sprain will go on to develop a condition called chronic ankle instability, a condition in which there’s an increased risk for repeat […]

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Physical Therapy Can Improve Outcomes And Reduce Reinjury Risk

As we mentioned in our first post, ankle sprains are extremely common, especially for athletes. In fact, if you’re actively involved in sports, there’s a rather strong chance that you will sprain your ankle at some point in your career. Ankle sprains account for up to 45% of all sports injuries, and approximately 25,000 people […]

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Your Foot or Ankle Hurting Maybe It’s Time to See A Physical Therapist

Whether you spend most of your day sitting at a desk or on your feet, and whether you’re extremely active or you rarely exercise, your feet and ankles may hurt for various reasons. These structures are built for durability to withstand the weight of your entire body, but as with all other structures, they have […]

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2021 In Review Part 4: Physical Therapy Knee-Related Conditions

The knee is the fourth and final region of the body we’re going to examine, as it ranks up there with the back, neck, and shoulder as one of the most common regions in which pain develops. Knee pain is especially common in athletes of sports that involve lots of cutting motions and is the […]

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2021 Year In Review Part 3: Physical Therapy For Shoulder Conditions

Shoulder pain can be one of the most disabling problems to deal with. Whether or not you realize it, you use your shoulder almost constantly, as it permits practically any movement that involves your arms. This is why any issue that causes pain and prevents your shoulder from moving normally can be a major burden […]

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2021 Year In Review Part 2: Physical Therapy For Neck Pain

Most of us can recall one or more occasions when the day got off to a rough start because of a stiff neck. This can be explained by the fact that the neck ranks among the most common locations for pain in the body. Statistics vary on just how many people encounter neck pain, but […]

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2021 Year In Review Part 1: Physical Therapy For Back Pain

Every week we send out a post to educate you about common injuries and painful disorders, and if you read our posts regularly, you may have noticed a recurring theme: seeing a physical therapist first and fast is the best choice you can make if you’re experiencing pain that’s holding you back from enjoying life. […]

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A Review Of Physical Therapy Tactics For Common Injuries In Sports

In our last post, we answered some of the most frequently asked questions about physical therapy and sports–related injuries. Now, we’re going to take a closer look at the specific components of physical therapy programs for several common injuries in sports to give you a better sense of what to expect if you’re considering treatment. […]

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Physical Therapy is the Safest Way to Recovery After An Injury

As we explained in our last post, there are several steps you can take and training habits you can change that will reduce your odds for suffering an injury in your sport. But even if an athlete closely follows all these steps and takes every preventive measure imaginable, injuries can still happen. Sports are simply […]

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