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Physical Therapy Treatment for Shoulder Pain

  Shoulder pain is incredibly common, affecting up to 26% of adults at any given time. Whether you’re dealing with a nagging ache after a workout, difficulty reaching overhead, or sharp pain...

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What Does ACL Pain Feel Like?

  If you’ve recently twisted your knee during a pickup basketball game or felt something “pop” while skiing down a Minnesota slope, you might be wondering: what does ACL pain feel like?...

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What to Expect at Physical Therapy for Lower Back Pain

If you’re dealing with lower back pain and considering physical therapy, you’re probably wondering what the experience will actually be like. Whether this is your first time in a PT clinic or you’ve had physical therapy before for other issues, back pain treatment has its own unique approach that’s both thorough and reassuring.

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Can Tennis Elbow Cause Shoulder and Neck Pain

Yes, tennis elbow can absolutely cause shoulder and neck pain. When you develop tennis elbow, your body naturally changes how you move to protect the painful area. These compensation patterns create a domino effect that spreads pain and tension throughout your entire upper body.

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How to Treat Burning Knee Pain

If you’re dealing with that uncomfortable burning sensation in your knee, you’re not alone. Burning knee pain affects millions of people worldwide and can turn simple daily activities like climbing stairs or getting out of a chair into painful challenges.

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Could Your Headaches Be Jaw Related?

If you suffer from headaches and jaw pain the two may be connected. Mild headaches can make it hard to concentrate and severe headaches can make work or school impossible. The International...

Headaches and jaw pain (TMD)

DRA: Diastasis Recti in Pregnancy & Postpartum

WHAT IS DIASTASIS RECTI? Diastasis Recti Abdominis (DRA), often referred to as abdominal separation, is the thinning and widening of the tissue between the abdominal muscles. This thinning can...

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Why Baseball Pitch Counts Matter

For anyone involved in the sport of baseball, whether a player, coach, or fan, understanding the importance of pitch count is crucial. The frequency of throwing has been directly linked to a...

Baseball pitch counts

Fastpitch Softball Pitch Count

Fastpitch Softball Pitch Counts The mechanics involved in the windmill pitch are quite unique, requiring a complex combination of mobility, strength, and coordination. Fastpitch softball is...

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