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Physical Therapy During Pregnancy

Physical therapy during pregnancy can ease symptoms like pelvic pain and improve posture. Learn how it benefits you and your baby.

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How to Strengthen Your Muscles to Eliminate Incontinence

Strengthening pelvic muscles can help eliminate urinary incontinence in both men and women. Learn effective exercises and treatment options.

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Can Physical Therapy Help with Your Pelvic Pain?

Explore how physical therapy can effectively treat pelvic pain. Discover the importance of pelvic floor health and available treatment options.

4 Youth Sports Injuries That Require Physical Therapy

Bruises and broken bones are a part of growing up. These common athletic injuries require the care of a physical therapist.

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Stretch and Strengthen Your Way Out of Lower Back Pain

Left side, right side or both sides, exercise is the best medicine for lower back pain. These stretches and core strengthening exercises can relieve your pain.

I Hurt Myself. Do I Need Physical Therapy?

Knee pain, ankle sprain or muscle strain, physical therapists can help you recover from the most common injuries and restore your function.

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Cure Plantar Fasciitis to Get Rid of Foot Pain

Pain in your foot or heel can sideline you from physical activity, even everyday activities. Physical therapy and simple home remedies can get to the root of your pain.

5 Things You Should Know About Dry Needling

A certified manual trigger point therapist explains how dry needling therapy works to relieve the trigger points causing your pain.

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Take a Deep Breath!

Deep breathing exercises that focus on your diaphragm do more than help you de-stress. They strengthen your core and improve body function.

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Deep Squats: What are They and How Do I Do Them?

Deep squats break the conventional wisdom on proper form. When practiced safely, they can help multiple muscle groups and increase flexibility.

3 At-Home Remedies to Provide Relief From Back Pain

Almost everyone experiences back pain. When it affects you, stay active, get good rest and manage stress to find relief.

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Workout While Working: 7 Exercises You Can Do at Your Desk

Sitting all day at work may be good for your bank account, but it's bad for your health. Take time to exercise during the day to eliminate common problems.

How to Combat Sarcopenia and Stay Healthy as You Age

Muscle atrophy and loss of strength lead to many health problems as you age. A targeted exercise program in your later years can help you prevent that.

Exercises for Shoulder Pain Injuries

The shoulder is one of the more complex parts of your body, which makes it more prone to injury. That makes it more important to figure out where your pain is coming from.

Get to the Bottom of Your Balance Issues to Prevent Accidental Falls

Millions of older adults are treated for fall injuries each year. Physical therapy and exercise can keep you from becoming a statistic.

Give Physical Therapy a Whirl to Resolve Your Vertigo

A recurring case of the spins can be due to a number of causes. But one common solution is found in vestibular rehabilitation with a physical therapist.

Get Back on the Course After a Golf Injury

Whether it's golfer's elbow or back pain, physical therapy and proper stretching can help you find relief.

Regain Your Strength with Blood Flow Restriction Therapy

Recovering from injury or surgery? Discover how blood flow restriction therapy enhances muscle strength and recovery with low-intensity exercise.

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5 Mistakes Runners Make – and How to Avoid Them

Runners often make training mistakes that lead to injury or burnout. Learn how to run stronger by avoiding the five most common mistakes.

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