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Do Toe Spreaders Help Plantar Fasciitis?

One thing that’s not good for plantar fasciitis is cramped, weak, and inflexible feet. Enter: toe spreaders. (No, not the awkward, uncomfortable pedicure kind.) Can this small gadget help plantar fasciitis? Yes, toe spreaders can help plantar fasciitis by helping to improve alignment and relieve cramped feet. Wearing toe spreaders during activity can also help strengthen the […]

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8 Exercises To Avoid With A Rotator Cuff Injury

Maintaining good shoulder strength can help prevent injury. However, certain exercises can compress the rotator cuff (specifically the supraspinatus muscle) and cause or worsen an existing injury.  As a physical therapist, one of the most common questions I’m asked is, “What exercises should I avoid?” While the good vs. bad exercise discussion is highly nuanced,

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How To Pair Apple Watch & Polar H10 + Troubleshooting Tips

For a serious fitness junkie, few things are more irritating than a fitness tracker telling you your heart rate is 93 bpm while you’re busting your butt (or worse, endless searching for a connection). You did the work, but still… Fitness trackers have come a long way in recent years, but wrist-worn technology still has

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How To Stop Slouching When Sitting

It’s natural to slouch sometimes, but when you spend hours in poor postural positions, it starts to take a toll on your physical and mental well-being.  That’s right, slouching not only causes a host of aches and pains that can worsen over time but is also linked to emotional well-being and self-confidence.  Luckily, there are

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Exercises To Avoid With A Lumbar Herniated Disc

A lumbar herniated disc can be a painfully scary experience.  It’s incredibly frustrating to figure out how to get on with your daily life when something so simple as bending over to tie your shoes can leave you in excruciating pain. But what activities should you avoid with a herniated disc?  In this article, I’ll

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Fascia Scraping For Plantar Fasciitis (Recover Faster)

Do you feel like you’ve tried every treatment in the book for your plantar fasciitis without success? This annoying heel pain affects approximately 2 million people per year and has long been known as a painful and tricky injury to treat.  Take a look at fascia scraping for plantar fasciitis and how it can improve

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