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Why Does My Ankle Hurt With No Injury?

Wondering why your ankle hurts even though you haven’t injured it? Learn the causes of unexplained ankle pain and when to see a physical therapist for relief....
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How to Treat an Abnormal Gait

Learn to recognize different gait abnormalities like unsteady or shuffling gait and discover how physical therapy can help treat and restore normal mobility....
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How to Help Relieve Different Types of Hip Pain During Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a life-changing experience, bringing with it immense joy, wonder, and a little person to love. However, this transformational period also introduces a number of physical changes that can...

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How to Find Relief With Shin Splint Stretches

Shin splints can be a frustrating and persistent obstacle for anyone who wants to be on their feet. Whether you’re a runner, a fitness guru, or just someone trying to...

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What is Radial Shockwave Therapy?

Physical therapists and athletic trainers across the country are always looking for new technology to help heal injuries and chronic conditions more quickly and more effectively. One of the recent...

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Iliotibial Band Syndrome: Symptoms and Treatment

Knee pain is the bane of many runners’ existence. From shin splints to meniscus tears, there’s a lot that can go wrong even as you take precautions and gain experience...

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Can Plantar Fasciitis Cause Knee Pain?

If you’ve been dealing with frustrating heel pain in general or plantar fasciitis specifically and suddenly notice that your knees hurt, you aren’t alone. Plantar fasciitis doesn’t just affect your...

Back in Motion is a Bronze Winner of the Best of the 207 – 2024

PORTLAND, ME, February 19, 2025 — Back in Motion has been voted bronze in the Best of the 207 – 2024 for Physical Therapy. This award recognizes the quality, consistency,...

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Funny Bone Pain: Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

We can all remember a time (or several) when we banged our elbow against a chair or something and felt that specifically horrible ringing pain from our “funny bone.” And...