by Jaydee Vykoukal, PT, DPT October 27, 2021
Soreness of the hamstrings, comprising the semimembranosus, semitendinosus and biceps femoris muscles, is common with activities like running, walking, jumping, kicking, or suddenly starting or stopping an activity.
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Hamstring tendonitis is a condition that is caused by injury or inflammation to the hamstring tendons.
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Stiff knees are common with any sort of knee injuries or natural aging and it’s important to know how to effectively manage this type of issue.
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Stiff knees can slow you down causing pain and decreased movement. Whether caused by osteoarthritis, overuse, poor flexibility, or muscle imbalances, an adequate stiff knee treatment plan usually includes stretching, exercise, compression therapy, and more.
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Correcting abnormal pronation, whether it is overpronation or underpronation, when running can help prevent injury and keep you running longer and safer. Pronation is the term used to describe how your foot strikes the ground when you walk or run. When you pronate abnormally then you are at risk for running injuries. Here we’ll talk about how running with pronation affects runners and how to correct it.
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Home exercises and pronated foot exercises can help promote optimal foot and ankle strength and flexibility can help prevent or manage symptoms that crop up from abnormal foot pronation.
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Pronation is the natural movement of your feet as they strike the ground when you walk or run. If you have foot pain you might be experiencing abnormal foot pronation called overpronation or supination .
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Whether you’ve endured an injury, need rehab after surgery, are dealing with health issues that compromise your physical health, or want to prevent future problems, the benefits of physical therapy treatment are vast.
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At the first sign of itchy feet, a game plan for how to get rid of athlete’s foot can help reduce the severity of your symptoms and prevent the spread of the itchy fungus to other parts of the body like the hands and groin.
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A leg lifter is a great tool for those who have limited mobility or may need assistance following an injury or major surgery.
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With our hands and wrists playing a pivotal role in daily function, they are often subject to the onset of arthritis. Wrist arthritis can make basic daily activities hard to manage without pain and discomfort.
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Wrist arthritis causes pain and stiffness that can significantly decrease your quality of life. Although there is no cure for wrist arthritis there are several treatment options that will minimize your symptoms.
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