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Understanding Spinal Stenosis: Symptoms, Impact, and the Role of Physical Therapy in Recovery

May 8th, 2025

Spinal stenosis is characterized by the narrowing of the spinal canal, leading to pressure on the spinal cord and nerves. Common symptoms include pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in the legs or arms, often exacerbated by standing or walking. This condition can significantly impact daily life, making activities like walking or sitting for extended periods

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Fast Track to Recovery: Healing Hamstring Strains with Physical Therapy

May 5th, 2025

Hamstring strains are one of the most common musculoskeletal injuries, especially in athletes. They frequently occur in sports involving sprinting, sudden stops, or quick direction changes, such as football, soccer, and track. The incidence of these injuries ranges from 10% to 30% of all athletic injuries, with a higher frequency in explosive lower-limb activities. Hamstring

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Get Back into the Swing of Things: How Physical Therapy Can Ease Golf-Related Pain

March 19th, 2025

Playing golf requires a complex combination of joint movements across the body, including the shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, and spine. Each of these joints is involved in the rotation, flexion, extension, and stabilization required for a proper swing. The repetitive nature of these movements, along with the need for rotational power, can strain the

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Understanding the TFL (Tensor Fasciae Latae) Muscle: Function, Dysfunction, and Treatment

March 14th, 2025

The TFL (Tensor Fasciae Latae) is a small yet essential muscle on the outer side of your hip. It plays a vital role in hip movements like flexion (lifting the leg), abduction (moving the leg away from the body), and internal rotation (turning the leg inward). Additionally, the TFL stabilizes the pelvis, particularly during activities

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How Physical Therapy Can Alleviate Symptoms and Improve Function in Diabetic Neuropathy

February 28th, 2025

Diabetic neuropathy is a type of nerve damage that occurs as a complication of diabetes, often due to prolonged high blood sugar levels. It primarily affects the peripheral nerves, which are responsible for transmitting sensory information to and from the brain and spinal cord. This condition can lead to symptoms such as tingling, numbness, pain,

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5 Ways Physical Therapy Can Help Alleviate Foot & Heel Pain

February 21st, 2025

Heel and foot pain are common symptoms that affect people of all ages. They can result from various factors, including overuse, injury, poor footwear, or underlying medical conditions such as plantar fasciitis. Symptoms often include aching, sharp pain, or tenderness, especially when standing or walking. The pain may be worse in the morning or after

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Obturator Internus Dysfunction: The Key to Hip Pain Relief and Pelvic Stability Through Physical Therapy

February 17th, 2025

The obturator internus is a muscle located deep within the pelvis. It originates from the inner surface of the pelvic bones and attaches to the top of the thigh bone (femur). This muscle plays an important role in rotating the hip outward and helping to move the leg away from the body when the hip

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Adding This Type of Exercise Can Help Reduce Risk of Ankle Injury

October 19th, 2023

Many people heavily focus on strength training and/or cardio exercise to improve their fitness and overall sport performance. These are both key components that can help performance, but there is one other type of training that has been shown to be beneficial in prevention of ankle injuries. Studies evaluating ankle injuries in soccer players have

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How to Know if You Need Physical Therapy

August 31st, 2023

Many people have limited, if any, experience with physical therapy. Given that, some may be left to wonder if physical therapy would be appropriate for them. Some think that physical therapy is only for those who have had surgery or suffer from severely debilitating conditions; however, this is a common misconception. Many people can benefit

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