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elbow pain when bending and straightening

Elbow pain when bending and straightening — steps to relief

There are many sports-related injuries and repetitive motions that can contribute to elbow pain that is more pronounced during bending and straightening motions. For example, one of the most common...

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Knee arthritis exercises to avoid — and ones that help

Osteoarthritis is an extremely common, almost unavoidable, condition that affects millions of people. Due to the effects of aging, the cartilage that cushions the joints becomes more brittle and starts...

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Five big risks of not completing a physical therapy program after knee surgery

When undergoing knee surgery, it’s natural to have apprehensions about the procedure and that it is completed successfully and without complications. By selecting a qualified surgeon who has experience performing...

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Can you get arthritis in the elbow?

Arthritis, most commonly in the form of osteoarthritis, is an age-related condition that causes inflammation of the joints. This is due to increased bone-on-bone contact related to the drying out...

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HEP, HEP, Hooray

Why your HEP is important Your home exercise program (HEP) is a custom curated program that is meant to be an extension of your rehabilitation process, outside of our outpatient...

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Gardening with Less Groaning

Violets, and Buttercups and Tiger Lily’s, Oh My! I know it’s hard to believe, but gardening season is coming up shortly. Pretty soon we’ll be trading in bags of salt...

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Did You Know That a Herniated Disc Can Cause You Serious Back Pain?

One of the most common reasons people visit Back In Motion Physical Therapy each day is to get relief from chronic back pain. While back pain can be caused by...

The Road to Recovery From Amputation

Life with a prosthetic may be more challenging, but it is not impossible thanks to physical therapy. There is an estimated two million people in the United State that are...

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Visit Back in Motion Physical Therapy in South Portland, ME

When you’re suffering from pain, loss of motion and diminishing strength, you should visit a physical therapist for help. Back in Motion Physical Therapy provides personalized health care rehabilitation to...