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Pain is more than just an uncomfortable feeling! It’s your body’s built-in alarm system. Every ache, twinge, or sharp sensation is a message that something beneath the surface needs attention.

Dynamic stretching is better than static stretching for athletes.

You can't miss the signs of snapping hip syndrome. True to the name, you have snapping sounds or sensations when moving your hips. You may not feel other symptoms at first, but without treatment, pain and other problems can appear.

Physical therapy helps heal sports injuries and optimize performance so you’re your absolute best when you’re on the field, court, or track. Here’s why physical therapy is a must if you’re an active person or athlete.

As the “Princess and the Pea” taught us, a seemingly small, distant problem can have a widespread impact, which is undoubtedly true of flat feet and their effect on your lower back. Read on to find out how flat feet may lead to chronic lower back pain.

You likely don’t think about your Achilles tendon — until it starts to hurt. That pain, often preceded by a popping sound, can make it difficult even to walk. Learn the common causes of Achilles tendon injuries and how to get back in the game afterward.

If you sprain your ankle playing sports or by simply landing wrong when you walk or run, you do more than cause yourself a world of pain. Sprained ankles, if not treated, can heal imperfectly and put you at risk for chronic ankle instability.

You don’t have to play sports to suffer from tennis elbow. This painful condition can debilitate anyone who overloads the tendons in their elbow with repetitive movements. Learn what you can do to avoid this ailment and how to recover if it occurs.

The way you move has a remarkable impact on your health. Even minor mechanical flaws in your stride can cause long-term damage that could lead to chronic pain. Professional gait analysis is a tool to help you perform at a higher level.

Experiencing lingering shoulder pain after a rotator cuff tear? Proper rehabilitation is critical to being able to get back in the game and play without aggravating your injured shoulder.

Flat feet, fallen arches, collapsed arches? What do those terms mean? Over time, your arches can fall, contributing to pain and changes in your gait. We discuss collapsed arches and how they’re treated.

You know that physical therapy (PT) is useful if you’ve been injured during sports or an accident. But did you know that PT is an anti-aging hack? Here’s how PT helps you stay strong, flexible, and active no matter how old you are.

If you engage in sports routinely or occasionally, you may experience a sprain or fracture at some point. While these common conditions cause many similar symptoms, they differ in many treatment specifics.

Osgood-Schlatter disease is a unique condition because it only occurs during a specific time frame, the adolescent growth spurt. If your young athlete develops knee pain that’s worse when they’re active, chances are it’s Osgood-Schlatter disease.

You’ve stopped working out during the pandemic. You figure it’ll reduce your risk of injury, so you won’t have to go to the doctor. However, working out reduces your risk for COVID-19 complications. Here’s how to do it safely.

Ankle sprains are common injuries, especially in soccer, where rapid changes in direction, jumping, and contact increase the risk of ligament damage.

Overtraining Syndrome: A Practical Guide by Kreher and Schwartz outlines the causes, symptoms, and management of Overtraining Syndrome (OTS), a condition resulting from excessive training without proper recovery. The article differentiates OTS from normal

Sport-specific training enhances postural control, which is strongly linked to improved athletic performance. However, research lacks clarity on the differences between sport-specific and general balance training. Addressing postural imbalances is crucial,

Knee pain is often caused by issues in the hip, ankle, or toes, not the knee itself. Hip immobility affects alignment and control. Ankle restrictions alter knee tracking and load. Toe dysfunction impacts gait mechanics. Fix the joints above and below t