The 6 Most Common Running Injuries Pt. 1
Marathon season is here, which means runners who have been pounding the pavement for months will finally put their training to the test.
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How to stop shoulder pain
Most people who have shoulder pain have no idea how they hurt their shoulder. It is what we call a nontraumatic pain. They didn’t fall on their arm, they were not in an accident, they can’t remember anything they did to hurt their shoulder. This is how most shoulder pain starts so people believe there
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Why do I have pain on the inside of my foot?
Pain on the inside of the foot is a common problem and finding the reason behind what exactly is causing the pain is important. When we talk about the inside of the foot, we are talking about pain on the inside of the arch, it can go up and into the inside of the leg
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Total Performance Physical Therapy Featured on List of Top Physical Therapy Blogs of 2019
At Total Performance Physical Therapy, we are passionate about what we do, and we are proud of the improvements we see in the lives of our patients. Whether you are an injured athlete who needs physical therapy for back pain in Hatfield or you are a rising DPT student looking for insight, our blog has
How Should you sleep when your shoulder hurts
When your shoulder hurts one of the hardest things can be to get a good night’s sleep. Finding a comfortable position to sleep in can be almost impossible. One of the most popular questions we get asked is how I should sleep with shoulder pain. Sleeping after you have had shoulder surgery is one of
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Physical therapy exercises for plantar fasciitis
What is plantar fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is where you have pain on the bottom of your foot. Generally, it is a very painful first step in the morning. The pain can extend from the heel to the toes. But the pain with plantar fasciitis is only on the bottom of the foot. If you have
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What to do (and not to do) with a nagging ankle sprain
Aches and pains can turn into a serious injury if left unaddressed. Sometimes a few things done correctly and incorrectly can allow for a quick recovery. Sometimes nagging injuries can be tough to deal with and are frustrating but once again, things you do and do not do can make a difference in having it
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Is stomach sleeping bad for you?
In a nutshell, yes. And I know this makes me a very unpopular person among those people who sleep on their stomach. Stomach sleepers are very staunch in their sleeping habits and resist change. Many of them insist that they are unable to sleep in any other position than on their stomach. But, sleeping on
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Physical Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is pain on the bottom of your foot. It is most painful first thing in the morning, usually when you take the first steps in the morning. Sometimes it can get better throughout the day but not always. It is very important that when you have plantar fasciitis that you pay attention to
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Separating Fact From Fiction: Does Compression Gear Really Work?
Compression gear. Chances are, you’ve probably seen it before. In fact, it seems like everyone from weekend warriors to professional athletes are touting the significant benefits of this new “breakthrough.” But is there really any proof to it? Is it a “placebo effect?” What’s the science to back it up?
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