Exercise and Manual Therapy Provides the Best Results for Chronic Low Back Pain
Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a leading cause of disability worldwide, affecting millions of people and often resulting in long-term...
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Dry Needling vs. Corticosteroid Injections in Treating Tendinopathy
Tendinopathy, a common condition characterized by pain and dysfunction in tendons, can significantly impact the quality of life for both...
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Hip and Core Exercises Prevent Running Injuries
Running is arguably the world’s most popular form of exercise. With the popularity of running, it should be no surprise that many runners...
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Grip Strength Exercises Help Shoulder Impingement
A recent study has highlighted the benefits of grip strength exercises for individuals with primary shoulder impingement. This condition,...
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Dry Needling and Thrust Manipulation for Tennis Elbow
Lateral elbow tendinopathy, commonly referred to as tennis elbow, is a common condition impacting active individuals and those in...
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Will Injections Help My Knee Arthritis?
Exercise has been repeatedly shown to improve pain and function in those with knee osteoarthritis (OA). A common medical intervention...
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Negative Heel Shoes Reduce Peak Forces at the Knee While Running
What running shoes should I be wearing? This is a frequent question we get as physical therapists. This is a heated discussion in the...
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Meniscus Tears: Physical Therapy or Surgery?
Meniscus tears are a common knee injury that frequently occurs during twisting and rotational movements with the foot on the ground....
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Best Glute Max Exercises According to the Research
Ahhh, the age old debate about which exercise is number one when it comes to targeting the powerhouse of hip extension, the gluteus...
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Uphill Walking for Achilles Tendon Lengthening
Ankle dorsiflexion range of motion is important for many reasons such as reducing risk of lower body injury during sport activity,...
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Mid Thigh Pull Utility: Am I Strong Enough for XYZ?
Strength matters. It matters for a lot of reasons. As Mark Rippetoe once said, “Strong people are harder to kill than weak people, and...
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Biering-Sorensen Test: What is it and why does it matter for Low Back Pain?
The Biering-Sorensen test is an assessment of muscular endurance for the low back and hip extensors. The test is performed by having the...
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Effect of Strength Training on Running Economy
A recent systematic review from Llanos-Lagos et al1 published in the Journal of Sports Medicine sought to compare the effects of...
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Choosing the Right Warm-Up
A recent article by Warneke et al published in the Journal of Sport and Health Science investigated whether foam rolling and stretching...
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Proper Squat Stance: Knees Out or Knees In?
The age old debate, knees out or knees in for the best squat stance? Well if you ask a PT, you will get the classic answer that “it...
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Want Stronger Ligaments? Load is Key!
More than 70% of time away from sports is attributed to musculoskeletal injuries, underscoring the urgency of gaining a deeper...
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Optimizing ACL Surgery Recovery: The Positive Impact of Early Open Kinetic Chain Exercise on Muscle Strength and Graft Laxity
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries are a common concern among athletes and physically active individuals. The road to recovery...
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Migraine Headaches: Strength Training For The Win
Migraines, often debilitative and incapacitating, have long been a formidable foe for those who suffer from them. Traditional treatments...
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