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Groin Stretches
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Groin Stretches for Pain and Injury Prevention

Overstretching or tearing of the groin muscles can occur from a single trauma, like a fall or lifting a heavy object. Repetitive stress from other...

Range of Motion Exercises
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Range of Motion Exercises

Range of motion is how far you can move and extend a joint or muscle independently or with assistance. Injury or disease can affect range...

Physical Therapy treatment for muscle weakness
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Physical Therapy Treatment for Muscle Weakness

Do you notice your muscles feeling weaker than usual, even when you exert maximum effort? Is it challenging to do the tasks you used to...

Preventative Physical Therapy
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Benefits of Preventative Physical Therapy

Musculoskeletal disorders are among the most debilitating and costly to treat. An estimated half of Americans over 18 will develop a long-term injury of the...

Most Common Pickleball Injuries
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14 Most Common Pickleball Injuries

Pickleball has been sweeping the nation in recent years, and for good reason, it’s loads of fun for individuals of all ages. Pickleball is one...

lymphedema therapy
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Lymphedema Therapy: What to Expect

The body’s lymphatic system has several important jobs. This group of organs, vessels, and tissues work together to maintain a healthy balance of fluids throughout...

sciatic nerve pain
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Physical Therapy for Sciatic Nerve Pain

Approximately 40% of people in the U.S. will experience sciatic nerve pain during their lifetime. Symptoms range from mild discomfort to intense and debilitating chronic...

Postpartum Physical Therapy
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Postpartum Physical Therapy

During pregnancy, the body undergoes immense changes to accommodate the growing fetus. For many, these changes are quite painful. After pregnancy, many individuals find their...

Sports Rehab Guide
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Common Exercises Used in Physical Therapy

Physical therapists use therapeutic exercise to correct and rehabilitate musculoskeletal impairments that cause pain and affect function. Exercise is typically the foundation of a comprehensive...

what to eat before physical therapy
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What to Eat Before Physical Therapy

If you’re a patient in physical therapy starting to recover from an injury or surgery, or looking to move and function more effectively without pain,...

qualities of a good physical therapist
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5 Qualities of a Good Physical Therapist

Whether your healthcare provider prescribed physical therapy or you’re able to self-refer for treatment, you might be wondering how to find the right therapist for...

How to Tell if Your Knee Pain is Serious
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How to Tell if Your Knee Pain is Serious

Knee pain is a common—and complex—complaint that affects people of all ages. Pain can result from a recent injury or a known health condition. For...

Torn ACL Recovery Time
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What To Expect: Torn ACL Recovery Time

According to the National Library of Medicine, an estimated 1 in 3500 people in the United States will experience an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury...

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