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Balance & Mobility

Fall Prevention For Seniors: A Physical Therapist’s Guide to Staying Safe

​​ As we age, maintaining independence and staying active are among the most important goals we can strive for. However, one of the greatest risks to our health and independence as we grow older is falling. Falls can lead to serious injuries such as fractures, head trauma, or even a loss of independence. Fortunately, many falls […]

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Injury Prevention & Recovery

Keep Young Athletes Safe: Your Guide to Preventing Sports Injuries

  With school back in session and fall sports gearing up, keeping your child injury-free should be a top priority. Whether they play soccer, football, volleyball, or run cross country, preventing sports injuries can be achieved with the right approach. Start with Smart Conditioning   Conditioning is the foundation of injury prevention, and it should […]

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Exercise & Fitness Tips Injury Prevention & Recovery

How to Manage Plantar Fasciitis: Common Causes & Symptoms

  If you’ve ever taken your first step in the morning only to feel a sharp, stabbing pain in your heel, you might be dealing with plantar fasciitis. This common foot condition affects millions of people each year and can become chronic if not addressed early. With the right stretches, strengthening, and physical therapy interventions, […]

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Exercise & Fitness Tips Injury Prevention & Recovery

What is the Iliotibial (IT) Band? Importance & Common Injuries

  If you’re a runner, cyclist, or someone who’s just started a new workout routine, you might have heard of the Iliotibial Band (ITB) – often mentioned in the same breath as tightness, pain, or foam rolling. But what exactly is the IT band, and why does it matter?   What is the Iliotibial (IT) […]

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Exercise & Fitness Tips General Wellness & Lifestyle Tips

Best Yoga Poses for Lower back Pain

  Lower back pain affects millions of people and can seriously limit how you move, feel, and function each day. Whether it comes on suddenly or develops gradually, it can become a recurring issue without proper support or intervention.   Yoga has become a trusted and effective approach to managing and preventing lower back pain. […]

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Hamstrings

Why You Need to Strengthen Your Hamstrings

  When it comes to lower body workouts, people tend to focus on strengthening their glutes, quads, and calves. But often, the key to moving better, feeling stronger, and avoiding injury is to strengthen your hamstrings. These powerful muscles at the back of your thighs play a crucial role in nearly every lower-body movement — […]

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Balance & Mobility Exercise & Fitness Tips General Wellness & Lifestyle Tips Injury Prevention & Recovery

How Yoga and Physical Therapy Work Together To Support Recovery

Yoga and physical therapy are two powerful tools that, when combined, can support pain relief, recovery, and overall well-being. While each approach has its own methods and philosophies, they share a common goal: helping people move better and feel better. Together, they form a well-rounded approach that supports healing through both movement and mindfulness. Why […]

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Hamstrings Sports Physical Therapy

6 Hamstring Exercises Every Runner Should Be Doing

  When most runners think about training, the focus tends to land on building overall endurance or strengthening muscles like the quads or calves, with the hamstrings often being an afterthought. However, these powerful muscles at the back of your thighs are essential for forward propulsion and pelvic stability.    Tight or weak hamstrings can […]

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Pregnancy & Postpartum

Third Trimester Pregnancy Tips For Safe Workouts (Weeks 28–40)

  Staying active during pregnancy is highly beneficial as it can help improve circulation, reduce discomfort like back pain and swelling, and support a quicker postpartum recovery. Between the baby’s growth, postural shifts, and new symptoms that pop up, it’s important to know what to look for and when to start modifying your exercises. These […]

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Bone Health Osteoporosis

Physical Therapy for Osteoporosis: How It Supports Bone Health

  Osteoporosis is a condition that weakens bones, making them brittle and more susceptible to fractures. This results in low bone density and structural deterioration of bone tissue. Common fracture sites include the hips, spine, and wrists. Risk factors include aging, hormonal changes, a sedentary lifestyle, poor nutrition, and certain medications. It often develops silently […]