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Is plantar fasciitis to blame for your knee pain?

Plantar fasciitis accounts for about 15% of all foot symptoms requiring professional medical care. Although it is primarily associated with heel pain and stiffness, plantar fasciitis can also cause pain...

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What to do if you’re waking up with stiff ankles in the morning

Stiff ankles in the morning can make it difficult to do nearly any everyday task. From walking to the shower to making breakfast, if you know you’re going to be...

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Seeing stars: Warning signs of a concussion and steps to take after injury

With the winter sports season starting up, it’s a good time to talk about the risks and warning signs of a concussion. Winter sports like hockey, skiing and snowboarding can...

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Trap imbalance: How it affects athletes and how PT can help

Is one of your shoulders higher than the other? Do your shoulders feel tight and painful on one side? Are you spending hours in the gym, training endlessly trying to...

chronic hamstring pain

The top 4 culprits behind chronic hamstring pain

Chronic hamstring pain can occur for a number of reasons, but it’s most commonly experienced after the muscle is pulled, strained or torn. It can hurt pretty bad, making it...

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How to sleep more comfortably with piriformis syndrome

Piriformis syndrome is an irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve caused by the piriformis muscle. This condition can cause mild to severe back pain, tingling, and numbness in the...

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Attack neck pain during pregnancy with these 5 PT methods

According to one medical study, 39.5% of pregnant women experienced back pain, and 12.4% experienced neck pain during pregnancy. Most pregnant women experience some degree of neck pain. In many...

shin pain after knee replacement

Shin pain after a knee replacement often happens for these 3 reasons

Knee replacement is a surgical procedure intended to repair a knee that has been damaged by arthritis or a knee injury. Metal and plastic parts are used to replace the...

3 ways physical therapists can help muscle spasms in your shoulder

Research shows that up to 26% of people have shoulder pain at any given time. When your pain is being caused by muscle spasms in your shoulder, physical therapy is...