Knee Pain When Squatting: 3 Common Causes

Knee Pain When Squatting: 3 Common Causes

Knee Pain When Squatting: 3 Common Causes You lower into a squat and there it is again—a pinch behind the kneecap, an ache at the front of the knee, or discomfort that only appears at a certain depth. Knee pain when squatting can make you question your technique,...
Chronic Ankle Instability: When PT Is the Next Step

Chronic Ankle Instability: When PT Is the Next Step

Chronic Ankle Instability: When PT Is the Next Step. You stepped on someone’s foot during basketball. Rolled your ankle cutting on the soccer field. Missed a step coming down the stairs. The swelling eventually went away, and you returned to normal activity. But...
5 Plantar Fasciitis Exercises for Long-Term Relief

5 Plantar Fasciitis Exercises for Long-Term Relief

5 Plantar Fasciitis Exercises for Long-Term Relief.   That first step out of bed should not feel like stepping onto a thumbtack. Yet for many people with plantar fasciitis, morning heel pain becomes part of the daily routine. The first few steps hurt, the foot...
Frozen Shoulder Physical Therapy vs. Waiting It Out

Frozen Shoulder Physical Therapy vs. Waiting It Out

Frozen Shoulder Physical Therapy vs. Waiting It Out. Frozen shoulder creates a strange dilemma. Your shoulder is painful and stiff, but you may have heard that it eventually “goes away on its own.” So why go to physical therapy? Why not simply wait? The answer is more...
Dry Needling for Neck Pain: Is It Worth Trying?

Dry Needling for Neck Pain: Is It Worth Trying?

Dry Needling for Neck Pain: Is It Worth Trying?   Your neck feels tight again. You stretch it. You roll your shoulders. You change your desk setup. Maybe you massage the knot near your upper trap until your arm gets tired. A few hours later, the tension is back....
5 Hip Impingement Exercises for Better Mobility

5 Hip Impingement Exercises for Better Mobility

5 Hip Impingement Exercises for Better Mobility.   A pinching feeling at the front of the hip can make mobility work confusing. You may assume the hip simply needs more stretching. Then you pull the knee closer to your chest, sink deeper into a squat, or force a...
5 Runner’s Knee Exercises for Stronger Hips

5 Runner’s Knee Exercises for Stronger Hips

5 Runner’s Knee Exercises for Stronger Hips.   Your knee hurts when you run, so why would the solution involve your hips? Because running is a full-leg task. Every time your foot hits the ground, your hip muscles help control the position of your pelvis, thigh,...