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Why Your Shoulder Keeps Feeling Weak, Loose, or Painful
As a sports PT, I commonly see shoulder pain related to shoulder instability in athletes and active individuals. Many people describe their shoulder as feeling “loose,” “unstable,” “pinching,”…
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Ankle Pain in Flat Feet: Why It Happens and How to Treat It
As a sports PT, I commonly see ankle, foot, and arch pain associated with flat feet. Because flat feet are largely genetic, many people assume there’s little they…
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“Overuse Injury” is Misleading: The Danger of Believing your Injury is from Overuse
As a sports PT, one of my least favorite phrases is “overuse injury.” It’s everywhere—in clinics, online, and in conversations with athletes—and while it sounds logical, it often…
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How to Self-Treat Muscle Strains: A Smarter Approach to Recovery
As a sports PT, I love when I can identify injuries as muscle strains! They’re among the most straightforward to treat, even when they feel scary or overwhelming.…
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Return to Sport After ACL Injury: A Smart and Safe Comeback
Returning to sport after an ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injury is one of the biggest milestones in an athlete’s recovery journey. Whether treated with surgery or conservative rehab,…
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Heel Pain in Growing Athletes: Understanding Sever’s Disease
Heel pain in athletes during rapid growth spurts is often as a result of a condition called Sever’s disease, also known as calcaneal apophysitis. While it sounds scary,…
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