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If you're a physical therapist running or working in a clinic, you already know one truth: Finding the right EMR is a painful process. Some can feel too detailed, others aren't detailed enough, and the right EMR system [...]

After surgery, understanding how to improve knee flexion is absolutely critical. While we’ve discussed the importance of regaining knee extension extensively, restoring knee flexion is a close runner-up for your rehab [...]

Have you been dealing with a nagging pain in your buttock that just doesn't want to go away? You've tried everything. Ice, heat, massaging the area, but nothing is working! This annoyance of pain around the backside of [...]

Got a pain in the front of your shins that just does not want to go away? Have you been running a lot or playing a lot of sports that involve jumping activity? If so, you may be dealing with what is known as 'shin [...]

The first goal of anyone who has ACL surgery is to get their range of motion back. ACLers almost always wake up feeling tighter than they were when they went into surgery. This is completely normal, as surgery (even [...]

The ability to squat deep is one of the clearest indicators of full-body mobility, strength, and movement quality. Whether you're an athlete trying to maximize performance, someone aiming to improve strength and [...]

Have you ever noticed how much of the natural world revolves around the number seven? Think about it…seven continents, the Seven Wonders of the World. Did you know that there are seven colors in a rainbow? We may hear [...]

Opening a jar, responding to a text, and picking up a dumbbell. What do all of these activities have in common? For many, these are simple weekly tasks. For all, they involve the use of our thumb! When we really think [...]

If you’ve ever been sidelined by pain or injury, chances are you’ve asked yourself: how can I speed up my recovery and prevent injuries like this from happening in the future? I’ve asked these questions too. Having [...]

An ACL injury affects you mentally as much as it does physically. Many ACLers feel like they’ve suddenly had a weight dropped on them as they try to navigate the thousands of decisions required to make a successful [...]

As I sit here at my computer beginning this blog, I can’t help but be mindful of my posture. If I slouch for a bit, can I then remind myself to pull my shoulder blades together and sit tall for a while? While I look [...]

For anyone looking to build strength, power, and longevity in the gym, mastering overhead lifting is a must. Whether you're pressing a barbell, carrying a child overhead, or just reaching for a suitcase in the overhead [...]