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Don’t Let Bench Press Pain Weigh You Down: The PT Solution
Pain with Bench Press: Locations, Symptoms, Causes Pain during the bench press is a common issue for gym-goers, whether beginners or...
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Building Stronger Hips and Core: Essential Exercises for Runners
Running is one of the most natural and accessible forms of exercise. But, while it may seem like a simple activity, running involves a...
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Understanding Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS) and the Role of Physical Therapy in Treatment
Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS), commonly known as "shin splints," is a prevalent condition that affects athletes and active...
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Starting a New Exercise Program for the New Year: A Physical Therapy Perspective
The start of a new year brings with it fresh opportunities for growth, self-improvement, and the chance to adopt healthier habits. One of...
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0 to 24 Hours Post-Competition: Essential Tips for Optimizing Recovery
After months of training, hours of preparation, and the mental and physical strain of competition or an intense event, recovery becomes...
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Understanding the Effects of Bench Press Technique Variations on Shoulder Loads and Injury Risk
The bench press is one of the most popular exercises for building upper body strength, especially targeting the chest, shoulders, and...
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Skiing and Knee Pain: How to Prevent, Manage, and Recover
Skiing is one of the most exhilarating winter sports, offering a combination of adrenaline, speed, and beautiful mountain landscapes. But...
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The Mind-Body Connection: How Mental Health Impacts Your Physical Performance
We often think of fitness as a physical endeavor—lifting weights, running miles, or pushing through an intense circuit. But what if I...
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The Science of Mobility: Why Flexibility and Joint Health Matter for Performance
At Rise Rehabilitation and Sport Performance , we emphasize the importance of mobility as a cornerstone of any effective fitness regimen....
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Muscle Activation & Motor Control Training vs. Strength & Hypertrophy Training: A Neuromuscular Perspective
At Rise Rehabilitation and Sport Performance , we understand that the avoiding injury and effectiveness of your workout regimen depends...
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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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Have Flat Feet with Pain? Try the Short Foot Exercise!
Have Flat Feet with Pain? Try the Short Foot Exercise! Flatfoot, or pes planus, is a prevalent condition characterized by a...
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Components of an Effective Strength Program
Edward Stanley once said “Those who think they have not time for bodily exercise will sooner or later have to find time for illness.”...
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Inner Ankle Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments for Posterior Tibialis Tendinopathy
Are you experiencing persistent pain on the inner side of your ankle? It might be more than just a minor discomfort. Posterior tibialis...
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Understanding and Addressing Pinching in the Front of the Hip
What Is Hip Pinching? Pinching in the front of the hip, often described as an anterior hip impingement, typically occurs due to a...
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Warm up Ideas for Overhead Pressing
The truth is that there is no single best warmup for anything! Your warm up should match your body’s needs. However, all warmups should...
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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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Basics of Strength Training
Strength training is a term that is thrown around by the fitness and physical therapy community as if everyone knows exactly what we are...
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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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