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How do you know whether you should try physical therapy?  Physical Therapists are experts of body movement. This includes your musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and integumentary systems.  Do you have impairments with your musculoskeletal system?  Pain  Muscle Weakness Decreased muscular endurance  Limited range of motion due to:  Restriction of the joint capsule  Decreased muscle length  …

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Is standing causing back pain? Do you get low back pain when you vacuum? Do your neck or shoulders hurt when you rake your leaves? Do you get hip pain with lifting? Why is this happening? You may be:  Using excessive muscle activity during functional tasks.  Experiencing unequal or poor distribution of load on ligaments, …

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As we start experiencing the chilly weather of winter or the hot weather of summer, you’ll need to change your exercise routine to match—especially if you’re fond of outdoor workouts. Monitoring the seasonal changes is essential to building healthy habits and maintaining your fitness level. For more information about how to stay healthy throughout the …

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Let’s say you are experiencing knee pain. Typically, patients come to our clinic and say something like, “well, I tried these YouTube exercise videos for my knee, and they didn’t really help.”  The reason for this is because the knee is usually at the mercy of what the ankle and the hip are “telling it …

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The holidays are often a hectic time. Planning activities, decorating, and buying gifts can take up so much energy that staying active often seems like a far-off dream. It doesn’t have to be that way, though. With a few wellness tips in mind, you can incorporate exercise into your holiday events without needing a certified …

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 How many days per week should you do resistance training? Exercise each major muscle group 2-3 days per week.  How hard should I be exercising?  Your one-repetition maximum is a great threshold to start in order to determine how to dose your exercise. Your repetition maximum is the greatest weight the muscle can move through …

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Every runner wants to increase their overall mileage. Unfortunately, many beginner runners let their enthusiasm override their body’s needs. As a result, they may develop running injuries that cut their miles per week down to zero. Building mileage takes time, consistency, and workouts to improve your stamina. You don’t have to wait months to see …

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If you’re currently expecting, you probably feel tired and achy from carrying the extra weight of your baby. As a result, you’re probably not thinking about exercise during pregnancy. In reality, staying active can benefit your pregnancy in numerous ways. Our experienced staff of physical therapists at Pro+Kinetix created this guide to help you feel …

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