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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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Torn ACL Recovery Time: What to Expect

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...

How Physical Therapy Can Help With Tension Headaches
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How Physical Therapy Can Help With Tension Headaches

Of the many different types of headaches that cause pain and other symptoms, tension headaches are the most common. It is estimated that two in...

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,...

Frozen Shoulder Symptoms
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Frozen Shoulder Symptoms

Frozen shoulder is an informal term for a musculoskeletal condition called adhesive capsulitis. This painful disorder causes the shoulder to feel stiff, stuck, and hard...

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Prevention
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Prevention Strategies: Tips to Relieve Pain and Avoid Surgery

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition typically associated with long hours spent typing away at a computer. But anyone who performs repetitive hand and arm...

Exercises For Vertigo & Dizziness
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Common Vestibular Disorders Physical Therapy Can Treat

The vestibular system includes parts of the inner ear and the brain’s central nervous system. It processes sensory information that controls balance and eye movements....

blood flow restriction
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What Is Blood Flow Restriction Training?

Blood flow restriction training is a promising treatment often used in physical therapy to increase muscle strength without putting undue stress on the body. It...

Physical Therapy Exercises for TMJ
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Physical Therapy Exercises for TMJ Disorders

Talking, chewing, and other basic facial movements should come with ease. But for individuals with TMD, which are conditions affecting the temporomandibular joints, these everyday movements...

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