Freedom Physical Therapy Blog
Articles from our expert therapists
Keep Safe and Injury Free this Winter
Use these winter safety tips to prepare yourself for dangerous winter weather! Being prepared is the best way to stay safe this season.
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What is BFR Training?
Erin Bafunno is certified in Blood Flow Restriction techniques. Find out what BFR training is and why it is a cutting edge form of training!
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Keep Your Muscles In Check
Occupational therapists are experts in making sure you can perform activities of daily living. These three exercises will keep your muscles in check!
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Breathing Technique for Holiday Stress Management
Use this breathing technique for holiday stress management. Anne Nord takes you through steps for proper breathing that calms you down and increases focus.
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What is the TMJ?
Find out what the TMJ is. If you have a potential dysfunction with your TMJ, find steps for treating and finding help to improve your quality of life!
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Achieve and Maintain a Healthy Spine
Keeping a healthy spine can be key to living a healthy and happy lifestyle. Find out how you can achieve and maintain a healthy spine with these tips.
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Plantar Fasciitis: How to take care of your plantar fascia
When the plantar fascia becomes inflamed, it can cause pain when walking and performing activities. Find out what to do if you have plantar fasciitis.
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Jumper’s Knee
Knee pain from Jumper’s Knee can be debilitating. Find out what you can do if you think you have Jumper’s knee to get back to your sport!
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Do I have a concussion?
Do I have a concussion? If you are experiencing theses symptoms, you may want to contact a specialized healthcare provider near you.
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A Quick Lesson on BPPV
Austin shares a quick lesson on BPPV. Find out what it is and why you don’t have to live with being dizzy or having vertigo.
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Does your backpack fit properly?
Take this backpack quiz to make sure you can fit a backpack properly. Having the right backpack and fitting it to your body can prevent pain and injury!
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Dealing With Low Back Pain
Dealing with low back pain can be difficult. Many miss work or life moments due to back pain. Here are a few ways to manage low back pain.
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Orthotics – are they worth it? A go-to guide for consumers.
Find out if you may benefit from orthotics, and why physical therapists take a unique approach to fitting orthotics and looking at the body as a whole.
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Does Cracking Your Knuckles Make Arthritis Worse?
Some people say cracking your knuckles can cause arthritis in your hands. Is that the case, and can it make arthritis worse?
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National Running Day 2019
Here are some simple tips to start running. Maybe you haven’t been out in a bit, or want to start running for the first time. These tips will get you on the right track in honor of National Running Day 2019!
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Kettlebell Fundamentals
Kettlebells have been around for a while and can take your training to the next level and aide in a rehab setting if implemented safely and correctly.
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Bladder Medication Could Be Causing Memory Loss
If bladder medication is causing memory loss, find out what steps you can take to fix your bladder issue using pelvic floor physical therapy.
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Exercising During Pregnancy
Find out what intensity and exercises are safe to do during pregnancy. Also, find out about HIIT workouts while pregnant and more.
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Everything you need to know about an FCE
A Functional Capacity Evaluation or FCE can be ordered to test your abiltiy to carry out everyday tasks on the job. Here is what to expect if you need one.
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Save your neck with these smartphone tips
Everyone owns smartphones but rarely do smartphone owners use proper posture on their devices. Use these tips to keep your body healthy while on your phone.
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The Heavy-Purse Syndrome
Heavy-Purse Syndrome can cause pain, numbness, and tingling in the neck, shoulder, and arms. Find out how to avoid it by following these tips.
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What is CMC joint or thumb arthritis?
Learn about thumb arthritis. Find out how to identify thumb arthritis and how to use techniques to relieve pain and regain function!
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Trigger Finger
Learn about trigger finger. If you are suffering from trigger finger, learn about conservative and surgical treatment options.
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Importance of Video Analysis when Evaluating Pitching Mechanics
So perhaps you are a coach or parent with a child or children that participate in an overhead throwing sport. Maybe they’ve experienced throwing side pain or not, but are there indicators to help predict the likelihood of problems prior to an incident? The answer is yes.
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The benefits of running after 65
Running after 65 can have many health benefits. Find out how to stay safe and injury free while also starting a fun, healthy activity.
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Stretches for Throwers
If you are a throwing athlete, these stretches for throwers are great for keeping you loose and preventing injury.
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Self-Defense: When you need to strike an attacker
Mike Ruppel has advanced training in self-defense. Understand how not to be a victim, where to strike, and how to survive.
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Shoveling: It shouldn’t be a pain in the back!
1. Hands shoulder width apart on the shovel This will help increase your leverage and take stress off your back. 2. Brace your core Keeping your core tight will protect your back and decrease your risk for injury. 3. No twisting Rotating at the hips when tossing snow...
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Two key predictors of upper extremity pain with throwing athletes
So perhaps you are a coach or parent with a child or children that participate in an overhead throwing sport. Maybe they’ve experienced throwing side pain or not, but are there indicators to help predict the likelihood of problems prior to an incident? The answer is yes.
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Controlling Load and Volume of High School Pitchers
Preseason training with proper load and volume on players arms is vital to not causing problems for the rest of the season.
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