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7 Amazing Morning Stretches to do Daily for Back Stiffness

7 Amazing Morning Stretches To Do Daily For Back Stiffness

Back pain is a common issue that many people suffer from. It’s the most common musculoskeletal reason for visiting the doctor’s office. One of the worst complaints about back pain is the stiffness that can persist in the morning. Even when the primary pain has disappeared, the stiffness in the morning can last long after. […]

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Weightlifting after a Total Shoulder Replacement: Tips, Timelines, and Instructions

Weightlifting After A Total Shoulder Replacement Tips And Instructions

Weightlifting is a great way to maintain weight, increase strength, and prevent weight gain. If you have had a total shoulder replacement surgery, then weightlifting may be something that you want to consider or return to. For some people, weightlifting can even help in the healing process of their shoulder replacement. However, it needs to

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Cardio After Shoulder Surgery: What Type of Cardio Exercise is Safe to Do?

Cardio After Shoulder Surgery What Type of Cardio Exercise is Safe to Do

Cardiovascular exercises are an important part of a healthy lifestyle. After shoulder surgery, cardio exercise can be safe and beneficial for your recovery if done properly. These types of cardio exercises include: riding a stationary bike, walking, running, swimming, stair climbers, and elliptical machines. However, it is always advised to wait until certain points in

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The Best Exercises for Snowshoeing – How to Prepare from a Physical Therapist

The Best Exercises for Snowshoeing - How to Prepare from a Physical Therapist

Snowshoeing is an ancient sport that has continued in popularity over the millennia. Perhaps the average athlete no longer uses the sport to hunt down herds of prey in the tundra, but it’s still a fun way to enjoy some winter adventure. Ensuring that you keep proper form while snowshoeing can help you avoid injury

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Common Myths About Foam Rolling – From a Physical Therapist

Common Myths of Foam Rolling

Foam rolling is a popular tool for many athletes. Sure, it feels good (…or not so good), but what does it actually do? The market is teeming with different shapes, textures, and models of rollers. Though it’s a widely used technique, there aren’t many research studies examining the effects of foam rolling. Yet, there are

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The 5 Best Compression Recovery Boots – A Helpful Buyers Guide

The 5 Best Compressions Boots for a Faster Recovery

If you’ve ever trained for a race or competed in a sporting event, then you know your leg muscles can take a brutal beating that leaves you feeling stiff and sore. The cells in your muscles have to work hard to recover after strenuous exercise. Whether it’s work-out related or caused by a medical issue,

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Stability Ball Exercises: The Top 10 Ball Exercises for Back Pain

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Back pain, at it’s best, is a mild inconvenience. At its worst back pain can turn into a debilitating condition. According to the World Health Organization low back pain is a leading cause of work absence and activity limitation. It’s estimated that 80% of people will experience back pain in their lifetime. As a result

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What is the Local Twitch Response and is it needed for Dry Needling?

What is the Local Twitch Response and is it needed for Dry Needling? A Local Twitch response (LTR) is a visible and often palpable muscle contraction after a mechanical stimulation, most commonly after dry needling or during massage. A LTR is an involuntary quick twitch of the muscle that is caused by a spinal reflex.

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