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Let’s be honest — you’ve probably done this You’re in the middle of a busy work week, juggling deadlines, carpools, and commitments, and your first thought when experiencing pain or discomfort isn’t to call a professional -

Pickleball is no longer just a pastime for the leisurely retired community. It certainly has surged in popularity among adults aged 35-65-a demographic that values fitness as a cornerstone of their lifestyle. However, with increased play comes

Sharing the Love and Reducing the Risk
 | FREE Movement Assessment! I’ll bet you schedule annual medical physicals, dental exams/cleanings, routine mammography, colonoscopy and dermatology check-ups too. If your goal is to move well-move often, then why

There's Still Time to Prepare for Ski Season If your general fitness level isn’t as great as you’d like, here’s where to focus before your first ski trip of the winter. If you’re reading this, you’re probably,

Sciatica 2024 Sciatica with or without low back pain is usually self-limited and has no serious underlying pathology, but anyone who has had it can attest to the misery it causes. So, just what is ‘sciatica’? Basically,

Ever wondered about the techniques and tricks out there that make a hiker great on the downhill? Or put another way: How do you get better at ...

The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body. Because of its extensive range of motion, it’s susceptible to injury and pain. The shoulder ...

When it comes to dealing with tight muscles, most people assume that they need to stretch. Unfortunately, conventional wisdom suggests that if ...

Imagine you’ve been grappling with relentless Achilles tendon pain, preventing you from running or playing on the court. Your doctor labels it ...

My last email regarding variations in the normal body structure at the hip resulted in a question about the Iliotibial Band. Since this is such a ...

At EmPower Physical Therapy, we’re known for screening, testing, and assessing. One of the main reasons to implem ...

“Character-the willingness to accept responsibility for one’s own life- is the source from which self- ...

At EmPower Concierge PhysicaI Therapy, I take pride in listening to patients and curating personalized therapy plans th ...

I recently assessed someone complaining of hip pain (bursitis) and in the course of my exam, noticed a severe loss of ...

Most people wouldn’t have guessed but jaw pain is the second most commonly occurring musculoskeletal condition (after ch ...

Did you know a recent study indicated that 41% of patients looking for a drug-free pain relief option found physical ther ...

I Got Y-O-U! We know firsthand how difficult it can be for clients to follow a regimented home exercise program after their PT sessions. After all, without someone there to hold you accountable, motivation can definitely be

I’m excited to share a new study I came across. According to this research, elbow pain improved better with physical the ...

… and score a free treatment!Frequency-specific microcurrent (FSM) is a way to relieve pain and promote tissue using very low ...

One injury I encounter a lot in my practice is that of an ACL tear. I know it can be very scary when you experience it (not to men ...