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Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar Fasciitis Relief: Expert Advice and Self-Help Strategies

Plantar Fasciitis: Understanding, Treating, and Overcoming Heel Pain Plantar fasciitis. The name itself sounds a bit intimidating, and the pain it causes can certainly be just that. If you've ever...
10 Manual Therapy Techniques to Enhance Your Practice

10 Manual Therapy Techniques to Enhance Your Practice

Hands-On Healing: 10 Techniques That Make a Difference After decades of working as a manual therapists, we've seen firsthand the incredible power of hands-on healing. We have a vast array...
Quadriceps Muscle Massage

The Powerhouse of Your Legs: How to Care for Your Quadriceps

The Mighty Quads: Keeping Your Quadriceps Healthy, Strong, and Pain-Free Your quadriceps—those powerful muscles at the front of your thighs—are the unsung heroes of movement. Whether you're walking up the...
Myofascial Release

The Fascia Phenomenon: Sorting Through the Science of Myofascial Release

Unlocking Movement: Exploring the Mechanisms and Benefits of Myofascial Release Hey everyone, it’s Marco here. As a manual therapist, I've spent years working with fascia, that ubiquitous connective tissue that...
The Empty Tank: Why Burnout and Compassion Fatigue are Real for Rehab Pros (and What to Do About It)

The Empty Tank: Why Burnout and Compassion Fatigue are Real for Rehab Pros (and What to Do About It)

  A Manual Therapist's Guide to Staying Healthy and Thriving in a Demanding Profession Hi everyone, I'm Maureen, and I've been a manual therapist for… well, let's just say a...
Treating Runners Knee

My Kneecap's Got Itchy Feet: Taming the Troubles of Runner's Knee

Alright folks, let's talk about a pain I've seen sideline more athletes (and weekend warriors) than almost anything else: Runner's Knee. Now, before you imagine a tiny pair of running...
ACL Recovery for athletes

ACL Reconstruction Surgery and the Long Road to Recovery for Athletes

*See video description at the end of this article   ACL Injuries: Recovery and Rehabilitation for Active People and Athletes If you’ve ever experienced or worked with ACL injuries, you...
Treating Latent Trigger Points

How to Treat Latent Trigger Points?

Active and Latent Trigger Points: Understanding and Managing Muscle Pain Trigger points are a common but often misunderstood source of muscle pain and dysfunction. Whether you're an athlete, a desk...
What Exactly is Little League Elbow?

What Exactly is Little League Elbow?

Understanding Little Leaguer's Elbow: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention If you’re a young athlete, a parent, or a coach involved in youth baseball, chances are you’ve heard of Little Leaguer’s Elbow....
Top 6 Neck and Shoulder Stretches

Top 6 Neck and Shoulder Stretching Techniques

Stretching is a key component of any fitness or wellness routine, yet many people overlook the importance of stretching the neck and shoulder muscles. It’s easy to focus on the...
Herniated Disc Illustration

Understanding Herniated Discs: A Comprehensive Guide

If you’ve ever felt a sharp, shooting pain in your back or down your leg, chances are someone has mentioned the term “herniated disc.” As an athletic trainer, I’ve encountered...
Flick, Tap, and Stretch: Diagnosing and Managing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Flick, Tap, and Stretch: Diagnosing and Managing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Diagnosing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Comprehensive Guide Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is one of the most well-known conditions affecting the wrist and hand. It’s that frustrating, sometimes painful issue that...