Reading Time: 5 minutesWhat is Little League Elbow? Little League Elbow is a common overuse injury typically seen in young baseball pitchers, aged 8 to 14, caused by repetitive throwing motions and incorrect techniques, resulting in inflammation or damage to the elbow’s growth plate. This stress leads to pain, swelling, and limited movement. Recovering from little league elbow takes […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesKnee pain can be an incredibly debilitating issue, often stemming from injuries affecting the meniscus, a crucial cartilage-type structure nestled between the knee bones. While sudden twisting or cutting motions represent the most common causes of meniscus injury, prolonged stress on the knee joint can also gradually lead to such injuries, varying in severity from
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Reading Time: 3 minutesIn this fast-paced world, the pursuit of a successful and fulfilling life often comes at the expense of our well-being. We may delay prioritizing our health, assuming that modern medicine will always be there to fix us. But what if there’s a better way? What if we could invest in our health just like we
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Reading Time: 3 minutesPreparing for orthopedic surgery? Discover these 5 vital steps to ensure a smooth recovery. From setting up a pre-surgery routine to maintaining a recovery diary, these strategies are essential for a successful recuperation. Whether it’s ACL, UCL, knee replacement, or meniscal repair, these steps will help you ease into the recovery process. 1. Set Up
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Reading Time: 4 minutesMarathon season is in full swing, and avid runners are preparing to push their boundaries and aim for the coveted finish line. But amidst the excitement, it’s crucial to confront a stark reality: a substantial number of runners fail to complete their marathon journey due to injuries. Shockingly, a staggering 21% of dedicated runners fall
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Reading Time: 4 minutesAre you an avid runner who enjoys the physical and mental benefits of this invigorating activity? If so, you may have experienced discomfort and pain during or after your runs, particularly in your knees or hips. In this article, we’ll explore an innovative solution for runners facing such challenges – Force Plate Testing. We’ll delve
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Reading Time: 3 minutesIf you’ve recently been discharged from physical therapy because your insurance won’t cover it anymore, and you’re not quite ready to jump back into your favorite sport, you’re not alone. This can be a challenging and somewhat disheartening situation to find yourself in. However, we’re here to offer some guidance. Myokinetix works with individuals facing
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Reading Time: 5 minutesAre you struggling to reach your fitness goals, feeling like your body is not responding to your efforts, or experiencing discomfort and muscle disconnection during workouts? If so, you’re not alone. Many athletes and active individuals face these challenges in their fitness journeys. Enhance your performance with performance acupuncture, a holistic approach that can help
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Reading Time: 9 minutesStarting a physical therapy journey can be a life-changing experience, with the promise of increased mobility, strength, and general well-being. In order for physical therapy to be successful, patients themselves must actively participate and be committed. We’ll explore the crucial actions and strategies people can take to make sure their physical therapy experience is successful.
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Reading Time: 3 minutesWhen a new year rolls around, people typically set goals and resolutions to improve their lives in the coming year. However, by February, many people have fallen off the wagon, becoming discouraged about accomplishing these initiatives they set for themselves. We see this a lot in PT, with patients setting large goals that just aren’t
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