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Strength Training for Osteoarthritis: How Exercise Relieves Joint Pain
Introduction Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common joint conditions, causing pain, stiffness, and reduced function that can make…
Deadlift Form: Common Mistakes and Safety Considerations
The deadlift is one of the most effective exercises for building posterior chain strength in the hamstrings, glutes, and spinal…
Why Does My Muscle Feel Tight? (When Stretching Isn’t Enough)
Do you feel persistent tension in a muscle, yet stretching never seems to provide lasting relief? You’re not alone—and there’s…
Running Mechanics 101: How Foot Strike and Cadence Affect Injury
So, you signed up for a race—now what? Today we’re covering the basics of prepping your body to run and…
Why do I have pain down the back of my leg?
What is the Sciatic Nerve? In order to understand sciatica, we must first have an understanding of the structure that’s…
Hamstring Flexibility, Mobility and Activation
Your hamstrings are the big muscle group on the back of your thigh. They cross the hip and knee joint…
Alternative Marathon Training
By George Andrews, PT, DPT This blog post is about my experience with an alternative training program for the upcoming…
Squatting: Form and Technique
Squat Purpose: Squatting is one of the most functional exercises a person can complete. We perform variations of the squatting…
Squats – Common Errors and How to Fix Them
June 5, 2020|Achilles tendinopathy, Back Pain, Calf Pain, Hip Pain, Knee Pain, Plantar Fasciitis, foot pain, Running Injuries · Squats…
What is Dry Needling?
What is dry needling? Dry needling is a technique performed by skilled physical therapists – a very thin (filiform) needle…