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kneeling hip flexor stretch

Why would my physical therapist have me do the kneeling hip flexor stretch?

It is not always a bad thing to question the treatments that medical professionals prescribe for you. Doing so shows that you are engaged in your treatment. Also, asking questions...

side stitch pain

Three ways a physical therapist can help you address side stitch pain

Think about the many types of pain that athletes can experience. Then, name the type of pain that about 1 in 5 of people participating in a running-heavy sporting event...

knee tightness and pain when bending

Can a physical therapist help the tightness and pain in my knee when I bend it?

Most people don’t stop to count how many times they bend their knees every day, but conservatively, this number is in the thousands of times every day. Feeling tightness and...

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What can a physical therapy clinic in the Bay Area do for you?

There’s a common misconception that physical therapy, or physiotherapy, is as simple as doing a bunch of exercises. While therapeutic exercises are an important tool for physical therapists, there are...

how to release tight hips

How Active Release Techniques® works to release tight hips

You might be feeling pain in your lower back or knee, but did you know that your pain may actually be rooted in tight hips? The flexibility and mobility of...

pain in hands and fingers not arthritis

I don’t have arthritis. Why do I feel pain in my hands and fingers?

You’ve had tests and X-rays on your hands and fingers, and the results are conclusive. Your hand and finger pain is not being caused by arthritis. The reality is that...

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Three benefits of doing exercise classes with a physical therapist

It’s hardly a secret that exercise can benefit people, and each type of exercise can offer different health benefits. For instance, strengthening exercises can help build up your muscles. They...

inner knee pain running

What can lead to inner knee pain while you’re running?

Running has become a more popular form of exercise than ever before. For one thing, almost anyone can do it, and it’s easy to maintain a safe distance from other...

why do i have hip, knee and ankle pain at the same time? | sol pt

What exercises can I do for my lower back and hip pain?

The lower back, or lumbar region, and hips are closely linked by muscles and nerves, and often, a problem in one of these areas will lead to pain in both...