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June 26, 2025

Runners Can Overcome a Common Knee Condition With Physical Therapy

Iliotibial band syndrome, or ITBS, has earned a reputation as one of the most persistent obstacles encountered by runners. This common overuse injury, which is responsible for up to 22% of all running-related injuries in the lower extremities, causes a ch

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June 19, 2025

How Physical Therapy Can Help Older Adults Stay on Their Feet

Falling might seem like a minor mishap to some people, but if you’re an older adult, you know full well that a fall can be anything but “minor.” Depending on one’s health, a simple fall can lead to serious injuries, reduced independence, and even life-thr

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June 12, 2025

What You Need to Know About Alcohol and Heart Health

If you occasionally wind down at the end of a long day by having a drink or two, you may not think much of it. You’ve probably heard countless times how a small amount of alcohol can be good for your health—especially your heart health—and might even reca

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June 5, 2025

Exercise Therapy Provides Strong Evidence of Its Effectiveness

Everyone knows that however your morning starts can often have a big impact on how the rest of your day goes. So, if you’re waking up every morning to persistent, nagging back pain that announces its presence immediately, it could be a sign that a difficu

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May 29, 2025

Strength in Age: The Power of Resistance Training for Older Adults

Did you know that only 8.7% of adults aged 75 and older engage in muscle-strengthening activities? As our loved ones age, they often face a silent battle against muscle loss, known as sarcopenia. This decline can lead to severe challenges

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May 22, 2025

Hip Strength and Groin Pain: What Athletes Need to Know

Picture this: You're sprinting down the field or court, about to make a game-changing play, when a sharp pain in your groin suddenly stops you in your tracks.

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May 15, 2025

Shoulder Pain Slowing You Down? A Physical Therapist Can Help

Imagine gliding through the water, your arms slicing effortlessly as you chase the perfect stroke. For some, swimming can be seen as poetry in motion, since it combines strength, endurance, and grace. But what happens when something gets in the way of thi

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May 8, 2025

Ending the Myths of Hip Pain and Finding Help From Physical Therapy

If you’ve ever experienced a deep, aching pain on the outside of your hip, especially when walking, climbing stairs, or even lying on your side, you might be dealing with gluteal tendinopathy. This common but often misunderstood condition affects the tend

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April 24, 2025

Move More, Age Better: How Exercise Can Slow Down the Aging Process

The global population is aging at an unprecedented rate. By 2050, the number of adults over 65 will double to 1.5 billion people, while the number of those over 80 will triple to 426 million. These totals will represent the highest number of older adults

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April 17, 2025

Why Pain Doesn’t Always Mean Injury – And What You Can Do About It

As a physical therapist, I see it all the time—an athlete comes in worried because they’re feeling pain, but after an evaluation, we find there’s no real tissue damage. Pain doesn’t always mean injury, and understanding this can help you train smarter and

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