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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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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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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Here in Southeastern PA, we’re in the midst of summer’s peak. And while that can mean fun in the sun, sand, beach, and surf, it can also be a significant drawback for individuals who are training and working out during the summer. In fact, it can even lead to some serious medical issues like heat
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The #1 reason that patients seek help from a Physical Therapist is because they are in pain. In the ideal world, pain is a good thing. It tells our bodies that something dangerous has occurred, and immediately draws our attention to that area. Unfortunately though, sometimes the pain that we feel in a certain part
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In our last blog, we mentioned that although physical therapy may be one of the most important steps you can take to get back in the game stronger, better, and faster after an injury, you can actually help speed the recovery process by consuming the right vitamins and nutrients. At Total Performance Physical Therapy, we’re
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Here at Total Performance Physical Therapy, we’re the go-to spot for physical therapy for sciatica in Harleysville and other nearby areas. And we understand that even the best physical therapy requires assistance from a good diet. If you’re not getting the proper nutrients, then you may be hindering your injury recovery. Our staff of physical
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Jumper’s knee or also sometimes called runner’s knee is associated with a pain in the front of the knee. The knee is the hub of activity for the lower leg. It controls the activity between the hip and foot with many of the muscles of the hip and foot attaching at or near the knee.
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Summertime and the fair-weather that accompany it offer us some terrific opportunities to stay active, social, and fit. In fact, we all know how enjoyable it can be to jump into that pickup game of soccer, squeeze in a few rounds of tennis, or finally conquer that 5k run. However, these summer sports and recreational
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Maybe you noticed it after your last 5k. Perhaps it was after that cycling session at the gym. Or your last Crossfit class. No matter when or where it happened, you’ve probably come to the realization that your body just doesn’t bounce back like it used to. But is it all in your head? Or
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