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How To Stay Active While Traveling

07/22/2024 Summer is the perfect time to travel, explore new places, and enjoy a change of scenery. It can be challenging to maintain your fitness routine while traveling. As a physical therapist, I often hear concerns from clients about falling...

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Benefits of Stretching

07/15/2024 As a physical therapist, I often emphasize the importance of stretching to my patients. Beyond the obvious benefits of flexibility and muscle relaxation, stretching has profound effects on the nervous system. Understanding this...

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Hypermobility and Stretching

07/08/2024 As a physical therapist, I often encounter patients who come in with a range of joint issues, and one common condition that stands out is hypermobility. Hypermobility is characterized by joints that move beyond the normal range of...

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Hypermobility and Pain Management

Living with hypermobility can be a challenge. On one hand, the increased flexibility can enhance your athletic abilities and allow you to perform impressive feats of movement. On the other hand, hypermobility can lead to frequent pain, injury,...

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Hypermobility during Pregnancy

06/24/2024 Pregnancy is a transformative journey marked by numerous changes in a woman's body, including hormonal shifts, weight gain, and alterations in posture and biomechanics. For women with hypermobility, pregnancy can present additional...

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Exercise and POTs

06/17/2024 Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) can significantly impact an individual's ability to engage in physical activity, often leading to symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, and rapid heart rate upon standing or with...