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Knee Pain With Running

Home » Physical Therapy Blog 12/14/2024 Knee pain is a common complaint among runners, often hindering their progress and enjoyment of the sport. As a physical therapist, I frequently work with runners who struggle with knee discomfort. Fortunately, there are...

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Managing Injury While Running

Home » Physical Therapy Blog 12/17/2024 Training for a half or full marathon is a rewarding yet demanding journey, especially during the hot summer months. Unfortunately, injuries can be an inevitable part of this process. As a physical therapist, I’ve seen how...

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Staying Hydrated During Summer

SummaryStaying hydrated during summer walking, running and hiking is essential for your performance, safety, and overall health. Home » Physical Therapy Blog 12/17/2024 Summer is the perfect season to enjoy the great outdoors with walking, running and hiking. The...

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How To Stay Active While Traveling

SummaryHow To Stay Active While Traveling: plan head, pack appropriate clothing, use your bodyweight, plan movement, make it a group activity and stay consistent! Home » Physical Therapy Blog 12/17/2024 Summer is the perfect time to travel, explore new places, and...

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Benefits of Stretching

SummaryBy understanding the benefits of stretching, we can improve flexibility, reduce stress, enhance proprioception, and relieve pain. Home » Physical Therapy Blog 12/17/2024 As a physical therapist, I often emphasize the importance of stretching to my patients....

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Hypermobility and Stretching

SummaryOne of the most common questions I get from hypermobile patients is about stretching. Given their already flexible joints, do they need to stretch? The answer is both yes and no, depending on the individual case and the type of stretching involved. Home »...