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The squat is not just a gym exercise. It is one of the simplest ways to see how the body moves as a whole. I often get the same question when I meet a new client: “Why

Have you been told that walking daily will prevent osteoporosis? A growing body of scientific evidence has demonstrated that doing so is not enough. Evidence-based research supports the need for a bone-targeted high-intensity resistance and impact training

If your shoulder has started feeling achy, stiff, or is waking you up at night, you are not alone. As a physical therapist, I see this pattern every single week. Strong, active people with no major injury

As the mountain winds down its ski season and with spring in the air, athletes turn their attention to hitting the greens.  As we know, the sport of golf is both simple and complex. It requires unique

 If you’ve ever been diagnosed with scoliosis, continue to suffer from back/neck pain, and were told that nothing could help, please continue reading… What Is Scoliosis?
 Scoliosis is a curvature and rotation of the spine that causes

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 ...