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five potential reasons you can’t bend your knee without pain

Can’t bend your knee without pain? Here are five potential reasons why

Knee pain is a common complaint that can affect anyone. It affects approximately 25% of adults and limits their abilities to perform their normal daily activities. The knee is a...

rotator cuff physical therapy exercises for student-athletes

Rotator cuff physical therapy exercises for student-athletes

We all put our shoulders through wear and tear on a daily basis, especially people who participate in strenuous fitness activities and sports. Nearly every sport requires ample mobility of...

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4 treatments & 3 tips for golf-related knee pain

Although golf can seem like a low energy output sport, it still requires the same precautions and preparations as all other sports. In golfing, you use your entire body in...

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Physical therapy for flat feet: What your sessions can include and what you can do at home

The weight of our bodies is carried by our knees, feet and ankles. The foot is an amazing complex structure that takes a huge amount of force with every step...

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The pros and cons of dry needling

Dry needling is a technique that can be used by health care professionals to treat muscle pain, inflammation, tightness and injury. It involves the use of thin, hollow needles that...

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Should nerve pain after Achilles tendon surgery worry you?

Feeling nerve pain following an Achilles tendon surgery does happen. But, physical therapists can help you address and manage nerve pain successfully if you do develop it following surgery. Achilles...

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Can you elevate an injury too much?

Yes, it is possible to elevate an injury too much. Elevation is a technique commonly used to treat many musculoskeletal injuries ranging from foot fractures to tendinitis in your knees....

how long for herniated disc to heal without surgery

How long can it take for herniated lumbar discs to heal without surgery?

Up to 20 in every 1,000 U.S. adults suffer from herniated lumbar discs every year, and it generally takes up to six weeks for herniated lumbar discs to recover. Lumbar...

shoulder pain when moving arm across body

3 potential causes of shoulder pain when moving your arm across your body

We rely on our shoulders for a wide range of movements that we often take for granted. For example, whether you’re reaching over to grab an object on your desk...