Safe practice techniques

woman in physical therapy

As spring approaches, so does the beginning of spring and summer sports seasons. Student athletes will begin practicing and training for their upcoming season. It is up to the team and individual athletes to keep safety top of mind as they prepare for their season — but in time of accidents and injury, our team […]

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Best footwear for your activity

The key to safe activity and injury prevention is wearing the proper footwear for your activity. Not all shoes tennis shoes are the same, which is why it’s important that you have the right footwear when you need it.

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Safe activities before and after hip replacement surgery

This article is part of the Essential Guide to Hip Pain Relief. Patients who experience injury, arthritis, or other hip conditions often undergo hip replacement surgery when other treatment options have been unsuccessful. During your recovery period and beyond, it’s important to know what activities are safe after a hip replacement surgery and which activities […]

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What is plantar fasciitis?

Walking can be difficult if you have heel pain from plantar fasciitis

If you find yourself with unhappy feet, plantar fasciitis might be the reason for the tenderness and pain. Plantar fasciitis (pronounced PLAN-tur fashee-I-tiss) is the name for one of the most common causes of sharp, stabbing feeling near your heel. When suffering from plantar fasciitis, people often feel the most discomfort after they wake up. […]

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Joint replacement beyond hips and knees: what you need to know

Doctor consults patient about total joint replacement as an option forgetting relief for her chronic shoulder pain

This article is part of the Essential Guide to Hip Pain Relief. Your joints are the places on your body where two bones meet. When they bend and straighten, they work with surrounding articular cartilage to help you get around. Sometimes, though, your joints stop moving as smoothly as they used to and start causing […]

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