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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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Athlete Recovery: How Physical Therapy Helps Overcome Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition in ACL Rehab

January 31st, 2025

Arthrogenic muscle inhibition (AMI) is a phenomenon that often occurs after an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury or surgery, where the body’s muscles around the injured joint become inhibited or unable to activate fully due to pain, swelling, and joint instability. This inhibition is a protective response that can lead to muscle weakness, atrophy, and

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Proprioceptive Training: The Key to a Successful Return to Sport After Injury

April 26th, 2024

Returning to sport after an injury requires more than just healing the injured tissues; it demands a comprehensive approach to rehabilitation. Proprioceptive training emerges as a vital component in this process, playing a pivotal role in restoring balance, coordination, and confidence. This article will explore the significance of proprioceptive training and its crucial role in

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Recovering from Biceps Strain: Managing Upper Arm Pain

April 18th, 2024

Biceps strain, though often associated with athletes, can affect anyone and significantly impact daily activities. In this blog post, we delve into the nature of biceps strain, its causes, symptoms, and how physical therapy plays a crucial role in the recovery process. The biceps muscle, located at the front of the upper arm, is susceptible

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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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Hamstring Strains & Recovery

February 15th, 2023

Hamstring strains are common in sports involving high speed dynamic movements such as soccer, football, hockey or any activities involving rapid changes in knee position. These injuries can cause significant pain and limit one’s participation in daily activities. This article will discuss the anatomy of the hamstrings, causes of strains, and information on recovering from

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Treatment Options For A Torn Meniscus

February 10th, 2023

Knee injuries are common among those who engage in recreational sports or exercise. One of the most prevalent injuries are meniscus tears. This can occur acutely during activity or happen gradually over time. Regardless of the mechanism of injury, a torn meniscus can lead to significant knee pain and subsequent disability. What is The Meniscus? 

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Iliotibial Band Syndrome

July 14th, 2022

Do you experience same-sided hip and knee pain during or after repetitive activity such as running or cycling? If so, you may be experiencing iliotibial band syndrome. This is a common musculoskeletal condition that can limit a person’s ability to engage in recreational activities and activities of daily living such as walking or stair negotiation. 

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