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Asking for Help
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which means it's a great time to talk about why it's important to ask for help when we're going...
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Tennis Warm-Up
Tennis season is back in full swing. Have you watched Break Point yet?? Talk about a training schedule. Which got us thinking… Do our...
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Cadence for Knee Pain
Knee Pain with Running Knee pain is a common complaint among runners, particularly those who log a lot of miles. Seeking professional physical therapy can help identify the root cause and develop an effective treatment plan. While there are many potential causes of knee pain , one strategy that has been shown to be effective to help with that pain is increasing your cadence. Cadence refers to the number of steps taken per minute while running. Increasing cadence has been sh
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Dry Needling in Physical Therapy
Dry needling is a physical therapy technique that has been gaining popularity in recent years. Although it may sound intimidating, dry...
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What To Do After Your Marathon: Recovery & Beyond
Congratulations on completing a marathon! You are in the 1% of the population who can accomplish running 26.2 miles. After many months...
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Exercise During Pregnancy: What You Should Know
You probably have a lot of questions on how to modify your exercise during pregnancy. Assuming you have good health and a normal...
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Will the Epley Maneuver Help?
The Epley Maneuver is an exercise prescribed to treat Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo symptoms—otherwise known as BPPV. BPPV stems...
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Why Am I Dizzy? 10 Common Causes
Your brain is constantly processing what you see, feel, and how fast you’re moving to make sure your real-time experience is seamless....
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Feeling Unsteady with Overhead Lifts?
If you’re feeling unsteady during overhead lifts, you’re not alone. We hear this often from our clients. Whether they’re performing...
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Why am I Having Wrist Pain During Front Rack Squats?
Wrist pain is one of the most common complaints we hear during a front rack squat. There are many reasons you may be experiencing wrist...
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Should I feel lower back pain from working out?
How do I stop feeling my lower back during this exercise? That’s a question we get all the time. Rest assured, feeling your lower back...
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Can I keep working out with lower back pain?
Back pain is a very common issue for adults— about 80% of Americans will have it at some point in their lifetime . The good news is it doesn’t have to be a long-term injury, let alone lifelong. To work out or to not work out when experiencing pain in your lower back —that is the question. Short term, you should listen to your body and rest for a few days after you begin to experience pain or soreness. Longer term, motion is going to benefit you. Too many people are told by th
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What to Expect From Male Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
It is a common stigma as a man to be embarrassed about seeking treatment for pelvic floor dysfunction. We want to assure you that there...
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What is a Male Pelvic Floor?
The pelvic floor is a group of muscles and connective tissue at the base of the pelvis that acts as a supportive sling. It extends from...
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Stop Protecting Your Low Back
“I’d like to learn how to not use my back so much when I lift.” We hear that sentence all the time from people who come to see us with...
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How to Stay Strong and Streamline Your Summer Swimming
It’s hot and humid in the DMV. If you are lucky enough to hit the pool and get in some laps this summer, here is a program to help keep...
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Erectile Dysfunction: What It Is, The Symptoms, and How to Treat It
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is something that becomes increasingly more common as we age but data suggests that erectile dysfunction is...
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How to Train Your Bladder: Tips for Healthier Peeing Habits
One topic that most people want to know more about without even realizing it is…. peeing! Yep, we’re going to talk about peeing. We all...
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Stretching Program For Your Bike Rides
This week the question of “What should I do after…” has been asked a lot. It’s always good to have a plan ready for how to take care of...
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The Importance of Men's Pelvic Health
Real talk guys: When it comes to our bodies, there likely is nothing more alarming than pain in the penis, scrotum or anal region. I am...
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