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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...

What to Expect Functional Capacity Evaluation FCE - BenchMark Physical Therapy
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What to Expect in a Functional Capacity Evaluation

If an injury is keeping you from working, you may be wondering if and when you can return. It’s important to determine your current ability...

Balance Exercises for Seniors
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8 Balance Exercises for Seniors

The older population in the U.S. has steadily increased over the past century, and that shift has become even more accelerated in recent years. In...

common school injuries
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Common School Injuries and Accidents

If you have children, you probably hope for an injury-free summer. But now that school is back in session, parents, guardians, and teachers should be...

Common Workplace Injuries
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How to Prevent Common Workplace Injuries

Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics offers surprising insight into just how many people are hurt on the job. In 2021, more than...

Overuse Injuries
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Overuse Injuries and How to Prevent Them

The human body is uniquely designed to adapt to increasing loads over time. Our bones, muscles, and connective tissues get stronger as the intensity of...

Fall Sports Injury Prevention
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Fall Sports Injury Prevention Tips

Summer is winding to a close, and for many children and young adults, that means the start of the fall sports season. Whether your child...

common summer injuries
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Most Common Summer Injuries in Children and Teens

As the days get longer and warmer, children look forward to spending more time outdoors, staying active and making memories. But before you hit the...

summer injuries
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Most Common Summer Injuries in Adults

As the warmer months arrive and the days get longer and sunnier, Americans are eager to make the most of the summer season. For many,...

Exercises to Strengthen Your Core After Back Surgery
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Exercises to Strengthen Your Core After Back Surgery

Back pain is one of the most common complaints reported to healthcare providers across the nation. According to one source, nearly 65 million people have...

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,...

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...

what is a muscle knot
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What Is a Muscle Knot?

What is a Muscle knot? These stiff, palpable bands of tissue contain a hard nodule in the center. Also referred to as myofascial trigger points,...