Physical Therapy

the seated hamstring stretch is an example of a static stretch
Stretching: Dynamic vs. Static 1024 683 Positive Energy Physical Therapy

Stretching: Dynamic vs. Static

Which type of stretching should you use? You have probably heard mixed reviews on whether…

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stretching and sports performance
Stretching the Truth on Posture, Performance and Prevention 1000 667 Positive Energy Physical Therapy

Stretching the Truth on Posture, Performance and Prevention

Is stretching alone a powerful enough technique? Stretching is a pleasant exercise for many individuals…

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pain adaptation in physical therapy
I’m Hurt. I’m in Pain. And You Want Me to Exercise? 1000 812 Positive Energy Physical Therapy

I’m Hurt. I’m in Pain. And You Want Me to Exercise?

Pain Adaptation: resuming movement for a quick recovery No, we are not crazy.  There is…

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How to support your child in physical therapy
SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD in Physical Therapy 1000 667 Positive Energy Physical Therapy

SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD in Physical Therapy

How to make the experience more fruitful for your child and you. Physical therapy is…

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Gait Analysis running
A GAIT ANALYSIS: Can it forecast a running injury? 1000 668 Positive Energy Physical Therapy

A GAIT ANALYSIS: Can it forecast a running injury?

Gait Analysis In May 2009, Christopher McDougall published Born to Run. An enjoyable read, this…

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Example of Joint and Synovial Fluid
Walking Aids in Optimal Joint and Cartilage Health 1024 683 Positive Energy Physical Therapy

Walking Aids in Optimal Joint and Cartilage Health

Walking Aids in Optimal Joint And Cartilage Health Walking is the best thing you can…

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How To: Outsmart an Injury 825 550 Positive Energy Physical Therapy

How To: Outsmart an Injury

By Lindsey Jelinek, PT, DPT, CSCS Harness Resilience Getting Injured sucks, and it’s easy to…

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Demystifying Pain 275 275 Positive Energy Physical Therapy

Demystifying Pain

By Matthew Varca, PT, DPT, PRC The topic of pain is extremely complex and often…

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Headache or Neck Pain? 749 367 Positive Energy Physical Therapy

Headache or Neck Pain?

By Lindsey Jelinek, PT, DPT, CSCS Have you had a headache lately? Did you know…

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10 Things to Look for in Good Physical Therapists
10 Things to Look for in a Good Physical Therapist 900 600 Positive Energy Physical Therapy

10 Things to Look for in a Good Physical Therapist

In a culture plagued with choices, it is often difficult to know what qualities to…

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