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EW Physical Therapy Blog

Wanting to learn about physical therapy and wellness? Read the blog articles below.

Why Are My Hip Flexors Tight? Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions

Road Running vs. Trail Running: A Comprehensive Comparison

How Much Does Wellness Coaching Cost?

Pilates for Office Workers: Reclaiming Your Health and Posture

Pilates for Osteoarthritis: Managing Symptoms and Improving Quality of Life

Comparing Posture-Correcting Devices: Which One is Right for You?

Football and Personal Training: A Case Study

Physical Therapy for Posture Correction: A Comprehensive Guide

How Mental Health Can Affect Dancers’ Performance

Six Key Exercises for Golfers To Improve Rotation, Posture, and Injury Risk

How We Track Progress: Functional Outcome Measures in Physical Therapy

Pilates for PCOS: Integrating It into Your Treatment Plan

Can Arthritis Be Treated Without Surgery?

Understanding the Diaphragm: How to Promote Proper Functioning

Physical Therapy for PCOS: A Comprehensive Guide

Steps to Take After an Osteoporosis Diagnosis

Interval Training for Older Adults: Benefits, Safety, and How to Get Started

Strength Training for Baseball Players: How to Build a Winning Program

Lifts in Dance: Common Challenges and How Physical Therapy Can Help

Off-Season Training for Baseball Players: Key Areas for Optimal Performance

The Importance of Agility for Tennis Players

Exercise Tips for Aging Golfers: Improve Your Game and Stay Active

Carpal Tunnel During Pregnancy: Causes, Symptoms, and Pain Relief Strategies

Treatment Options for Spinal Nerve Compression

Causes of Spinal Nerve Compression

Managing Back, Hip, and Sciatic Pain During Pregnancy: A Comprehensive Guide

How to Improve Your Tennis Serve: Body Mechanics and How Physical Therapy Can Help

Round Ligament Pain During Pregnancy: Symptoms, Causes, and Relief

Getting Started with Trail Running: A Beginner’s Guide

The Importance of Grip Strength for Health and Longevity

Proper Breathing During Labor and Delivery: Why It Matters

How Dancers Can Improve Their Turns: A Full-Body Approach

How to Fuel Your Body on Long Runs: A Complete Guide

Wellness Coaching: Achieving Holistic Health

What the Pelvic Floor Does During Birth: Muscle Movements, Potential Damage, and Physical Therapy

How Artistic Athletes Can Combat Performance Anxiety

Understanding the Five Heart Rate Zones: How to Maximize Your Workouts

Physical Changes of Puberty for Dancers: What to Expect and How to Adapt

How To Budget for Greens Fees at Public Golf Courses

Understanding Shoulder Impingement: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Fitness Tips for Female Golfers: Improve Your Game with Personal Training

Life Lessons of Gymnastics: The Importance of a Strong Support System

The Benefits of Therapeutic Injections for Managing Pain

SI Joint Pain During Pregnancy: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

How Neuropathy Can Affect Balance: Symptoms, Causes, and Physical Therapy

How Pilates Can Help Manage Stress: Physical and Mental Health Benefits

Can Physical Therapy Help with Osteoporosis? Its Role in an Osteoporosis Care Plan

Dance and Physical Therapy: A Case Study

Osteoporosis vs Osteopenia: What You Need To Know

Physical Therapist and Mother: Cara’s Story

Bell's Palsy: Impact on Daily Life and How Physical Therapy Can Help

The Importance of Recovery for Baseball Players: Keeping Your Body Game-Ready

Nutrition for People Over 65: Common Deficiencies and Resources for Better Health

How to Progress to Consistent Running: Getting Faster and Running Longer Without Overtraining

Balance Decline After Knee Replacement: Safety Considerations and the Role of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy for Fracture Rehabilitation: Symptoms, Types, and Treatment Plans

The Benefits of the Pilates Reformer and CoreAlign for Balance

The Benefits of Pilates for Osteoporosis: A Safe and Integrative Approach

Shoulder Injuries in Tennis Players: Symptoms and the Role of Physical Therapy

How Can Dancers Improve Extension? Exercises and Physical Therapy

How Aging Can Affect Your Golf Game: What to Expect and How to Adapt

Nutrition Tips for Osteoporosis: How Diet Plays a Crucial Role in Bone Health

Understanding Runner's Knee: Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Treatment Options

Debunking Common Myths About Osteoporosis

Understanding Osteoporosis: Causes, Effects, and Treatment Options

Getting Started in Women's Golf: Tips From a Female Golfer

Understanding Spondylolysis in Adolescent Athletes: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Does Adding Weight in the Gym Increase Strength? A Comprehensive Guide

Recognizing Early Warning Signs of Parkinson's Disease

Improving Leaps and Jumps: Exercises for Dancers

The Best Fitness Trackers of 2024: Finding the Right One for You

The Importance of Hip Health for Golfers: Enhancing Your Game and Preventing Injury

Does Dry Needling Hurt? What You Need to Know

Sciatica During Pregnancy: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Understanding Nutrition Labels: A Comprehensive Guide

Different Types of Speed Workouts for Runners

Balancing Sport, School, and Life: A Guide for Athletes

EW Personal Training: Our Philosophy

Preventing ACL Injuries: Common Causes and the Role of Physical Therapy

Strength Training for Dancers: Benefits for Health and Performance

Tools Used in Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy: Benefits and Patient Education

The Effects of Malnutrition on Artistic Athletes: Dancers, Cheerleaders, and Gymnasts

Turf Toe in Football Players: Causes and Recovery with Physical Therapy

Reverse Total Shoulder Replacements: Recovery and Physical Therapy

Two-a-Day Practices: Comprehensive Guide for High School Football Players

Business Owner and Physical Therapist: Ethan’s Story

Understanding Vitamins: Essential Nutrients for Health

The Top 3 Nutrition Myths Debunked: What's Actually Healthy?

Landmine Exercises: Benefits, Safety, and Getting Started

Understanding Cortisol: The Stress Hormone's Role in Your Body

Immediate Steps for a Dislocated Joint and Ongoing Care

Overactive Bladder: Symptoms, Effects, and Treatments

Pilates During Pregnancy: Benefits and Modifications For Each Trimester

Cheerleading and Physical Therapy: A Case Study

Compression Fractures: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

The Benefits of Exercise for Arthritis: Enhancing Mobility and Reducing Pain

Moving While in Pain: When to Push Through and When to Rest

IT Band Syndrome: Causes, Risk Factors, and Treatment Options

The Benefits of Aquatic Therapy and Swimming for Older Adults

Choosing the Best Dance Studio: Tips and Studios in Birmingham, AL

Types of Tendonitis: Symptoms, Risk Factors, and Treatment Options

The Most Common Baseball Injuries: Causes, Recovery Times, and Physical Therapy

How Prehab Can Affect Surgical Outcomes: Enhancing Recovery and Long-Term Health

Understanding the Average Prices of Golf Equipment: A Comprehensive Guide

The Importance of Gait Speed: Understanding and Improving Your Walking Pace

Understanding Tennis Elbow: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

The Importance of Strength and Power For Aging

The Importance of Cardio During Pregnancy: Benefits and Safety Considerations

The Importance of Strength Training for Golfers: Enhancing Your Game and Reducing Injury Risk

Strength Training During Pregnancy: Benefits, Safety, and How Physical Therapy Can Help

Posture and Breastfeeding: Ensuring Comfort and Health for Mom and Baby

High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT): Benefits, Risks, and Whole-Body Wellness

How Long Does It Take for Dry Needling to Work?

Assistive Devices for Parkinson's Patients: Enhancing Mobility and Independence

Recovering After Baby: How Physical Therapy Supports New Moms

How to Find Effective Workout Routines on YouTube

How Labor Positions Affect Your Birth Experience: A Guide to Effective Positioning

Tips for Running a 5K: Preparation, Recovery, and Physical Therapy

The Importance of a Support System for Parkinson's Patients and Caregivers

Understanding Hip Impingement: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Exercise and Gestational Diabetes: A Guide for Expectant Mothers

Physical Therapy for CrossFit Athletes: Injury Prevention, Recovery, and Performance Enhancement

Stretching for Dancers: Enhance Your Performance and Reduce Injury

Building a Positive Coach-Athlete Relationship in Cheer and Gymnastics

Ballet vs. Contemporary Dance: Training, Skills, and Injury Prevention

Staying Active with a Limp: Adaptations, Causes, and the Role of Physical Therapy

Supplement Companies: A Personal Trainer’s Insights

Staying Active During Injury Recovery: A Guide to Safe Fitness

Understanding Protein Needs Through Different Life Stages

Goal-Setting for Competitive Cheerleaders: A Guide to Realistic Goals

Understanding Lacrosse Injuries: Prevention, Causes, and Recovery

Day in the Life of a Personal Trainer

Physical Therapy for Lacrosse Players: Enhancing Performance and Preventing Injury

Deanna’s Journey: Thirty Years of Triathlons

The Science Behind Mobility: Understanding Your Body's Movement and How Physical Therapy Can Help

The Roles of Cheerleading: Physical Demands and How To Choose the Best Role For You

Building Your Parkinson's Care Team: Roles and How to Find the Best Professionals

Day in the Life of a Physical Therapist

Flexibility, Strength, and Balance in Healthy Movement: How They Work Together

The Importance of Pilates for Scoliosis: Symptom Relief and Promoting Alignment

Debunking Parkinson's Disease Myths: Effective Treatment Plans

How Many Steps a Day Do You Really Need? Understanding the Science and Adapting to Your Lifestyle

Golf and Physical Therapy: A Case Study

Rediscovering Balance: Can You Regain Your Prior Balance Level?

Grade 1 Ankle Sprains: Understanding and Healing With Healthy Movement

A Guide to Running Groups: Elevate Your Fitness Journey

Understanding the Costs of Dance Classes: A Comprehensive Guide

The Comprehensive Guide to Competitive Cheer Team Expenses

Why Your Golf Score May Not Be Improving and How to Change That

The Benefits of Joining a Golf Club: Is It Right for You?

Recovery Tips for Cheerleaders: The Balancing Act

Understanding and Preventing Common Injuries in Dancers: A Comprehensive Guide

Understanding Golfer's Elbow: Causes, Treatment, and the Role of Physical Therapy

Overall Fitness in Gymnastics: Workout Tips and Balancing Your Routine

Dry Needling For Runners: Enhancing Recovery and Performance

The Science Behind Flexibility: Understanding Your Body's Potential

Caring for Your Feet: Essential Tips for Pointe Dancers and the Role of Physical Therapy

Stress Management for Cheerleaders: Understanding and Overcoming Challenges

EW Motion Therapy: Our Story

Labrum Repair vs. Total Hip Replacement: Procedures, Recovery, and Physical Therapy

Dry Needling for Neck Pain: A Comprehensive Guide to Relief

Benefits of Pilates for Dancers: Elevating Artistry Through Strength and Balance

Beginner vs. Advanced Pilates: A Journey Through Movement and Mastery

Pilates for Seniors: A Path to Enhanced Wellbeing

Youth Strength Coach vs. Personal Trainer: How Do They Help Young Athletes?

Dry Needling for Plantar Fasciitis: A Path to Relief

Cervical Fusion vs. Discectomy: Understanding Your Surgical Options

Healthy Sleep Habits for Athletes: Maximizing Performance and Recovery

Rotator Cuff vs. Labrum Repair: Comparing Procedures, Recovery, and Physical Therapy’s Role

Physical Therapy for Swimmers: Navigating Rehabilitation and Recovery

Understanding Common Swimming Injuries: Symptoms, Causes, and Effective Treatment Plans

When Should Kids Start Strength Training? Understanding the Benefits, Safety, and Role of Personal Trainers

Baseball and Physical Therapy: A Case Study

Understanding Ankle Injuries: Causes, Severity, and Treatment Plans

Understanding Common Wrist Injuries: Causes, Severity, and Effective Treatment Plans

Wrist and Ankle Braces: Pros, Cons, and Best Practices

Endurance Sports and Physical Therapy: A Case Study

Kettlebells: A Comprehensive Guide to Their Benefits, Safety, and Use

The Ultimate Guide to Medicine Balls: Transform Your Workout Routine

The Best Ways to Improve Your Balance at Home: Safety and Personalization

Inpatient Rehabilitation vs. Outpatient Physical Therapy: Understanding Your Options

Understanding the Importance of Swing Speed in Golf: Key Factors and Improvement Tips

Kettlebells, Dumbbells, and Barbells: A Comprehensive Guide

Shoulder Pain in Golfers: Causes and Effective Solutions

How to Choose the Right Golf Shoes: Ensuring Comfort and Performance on the Green

Elbow Pain in Golfers: Recovery Strategies and Physical Therapy

Nutrition Tips for Gymnasts: Fueling Performance and Health

Back Pain in Golfers: Causes, Impact, and Mitigation Strategies

Why Does Balance Worsen With Age? Causes, Safety, and Professional Support

A Dancer's Guide to a Recovery Routine

Restoring Your Posture After Birth: Realigning Your Body and Enhancing Wellness

The Balanced Plate: Essential Nutrition Tips for Dancers

SI Belts and Support Bands During Pregnancy: Pros, Cons, and Physical Therapy

Creatine: A Comprehensive Guide to Enhancing Your Fitness Journey

Postpartum Exercise: A Comprehensive Guide to Navigating Symptoms and Safely Returning to Sport

Why Do I Keep Falling? Understanding the Underlying Causes of Frequent Falls

Physical Therapy for Soccer Players: A Guide to Recovery and Resilience

Resistance Bands, Free Weights, and Weight Machines: A Guide to Strength Training Methods

A Guide to Resistance Bands: Benefits, Safety Considerations, and Example Workouts

What To Do After a C-Section: How Physical Therapy Promotes Recovery

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