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Self-care tips to reduce shin pain

pt Health — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 15:04:19 +0000

You might think that shin pain happens to runners, but this issue can happen to anyone who has recently intensified their level of physical activity. Shin pain, also known as “shin splints”, is a condition caused by inflammation of the tibialis posterior muscle. This muscle runs along the front and inside of the tibia, or “shin bone”. How does the tibialis posterior muscle connect ...

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What is shockwave therapy?

pt Health — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 15:01:08 +0000

Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment that involves creating a series of low energy acoustic wave pulsations that are directly applied to an affected area through a person’s skin via a gel medium. It is used in the treatment of many musculoskeletal conditions, primarily those involving connective tissues such as ligaments and tendons. How can shockwave therapy help? Shockwave therapy ...

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3 helpful stretches that can ease your heel pain

pt Health — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 14:34:54 +0000

Note: The stretches in this post are not intended to replace the advice of a clinician. If you are unsure about them, please check with your therapist. Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain At least 1 million people are currently affected by plantar fasciitis. It is estimated that up to 10% of people worldwide will be affected by ...

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What exactly is cupping therapy?

pt Health — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 16:30:29 +0000

Cupping therapy (aka myofascial decompression) can be traced back to ancient Chinese, Egyptian and Middle Eastern cultures. The technique is even described in one of the oldest medical textbooks in the world, the Ebers Papyrus, which means that ancient Egyptians may have been using cupping therapy as early as 1550 B.C. In cupping therapy, the therapist places cups (which can be ...

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Feel your best for the holidays with these 5 stretches

pt Health — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 15:53:13 +0000

The year flies by and before you know it, it’s autumn heading into winter. As we rake leaves, put away outdoor furniture, and start our holiday shopping, we might be left with sore and overworked muscles. Before you find yourself rubbing your neck and shoulders, consider booking a massage therapy session to help alleviate the built-up tension so you can ...

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Understanding the common symptoms of knee arthritis

pt Health — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 19:05:32 +0000

If you are dealing with or suspect you may have arthritis, you are not alone. It is the most common form of joint condition, affecting approximately 302 million individuals worldwide. The knee is the most commonly affected joint. Some of the most common symptoms those with knee arthritis experience are: clicking or other noises with movements, knee pain that increases ...

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Living well with osteoarthritis

pt Health — Sun, 28 Aug 2022 22:37:17 +0000

Living well with osteoarthritis requires both knowledge and action. People with osteoarthritis should know that it’s often possible to improve function and decrease pain despite changes to their joints. Combining this knowledge with the right kind of action, that neither increases disability or negatively impacts progression of joint changes and pain, can make all the difference in the world. Understanding ...

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3 common foot complaints

pt Health — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 20:05:23 +0000

Are you ignoring pain in your feet because you keep thinking that it will subside and get better on its own? While common, foot pain is not normal. Depending on the cause of your discomfort, many foot issues can be treated effectively. Below are three of the most common foot problems followed by some potential treatment options that may help. ...

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First steps to help tame your sciatica

pt Health — Fri, 12 Aug 2022 17:36:31 +0000

It’s 8:00 am. You roll over in bed hoping today will be different. Maybe today the agony will subside and you will be free of the experience of pain. Unfortunately, that didn’t happen and getting out of bed presents the same challenges. Though it may not seem like it, sciatica is something you can recover from. Read on to explore ...

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What to expect during a pelvic floor physiotherapy assessment

pt Health — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 17:30:04 +0000

Pelvic floor physiotherapy is a specialized branch of physiotherapy which addresses a range of conditions related to the pelvic floor, such as: Post partum recovery Pregnancy related pain Pre-partum education and preparation Pelvic organ prolapse management Incontinence or bladder leakage Sexual dysfunction or painful intercourse Lingering back and hip pain Pain related to the joints of your pelvis Erectile pain ...

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How to prevent overuse injuries

pt Health — Fri, 17 Jun 2022 17:04:13 +0000

Have you ever felt a gradual onset of pain during work, exercise or continuous movement and immediately started wondering how and why this pain came to be? At pt Health, we see a lot of patients that come in describing this kind of pain. They’re usually unsure why they’re in pain because there wasn’t a precise incident, like an accident ...

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