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Pickleball

Pickleball Shoulder and Elbow Pain: Why It Happens and How Physical Therapy Helps You Return Faster

Pickleball is easy to start and hard to stop playing. The quick reactions, repetitive swings, and fast direction changes can also irritate the shoulder and elbow, especially if you ramp up too quickly or play through early warning signs. If you’re dealing with shoulder soreness after serves, a sharp pinch when you reach overhead, or […]

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Hiking in Phoenix Without Getting Hurt: Ankle, Knee, and Hip Prep From a Physical Therapist

Phoenix hiking is incredible, but it is also uniquely demanding. Rocky footing, uneven surfaces, steep climbs, and long descents can overload your ankles, knees, and hips, especially if you hike sporadically or ramp up too fast. The good news is that most “hiking injuries” are preventable with the right prep, pacing, and a few smart

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Preventing Chronic Pain After Whiplash with Targeted Physical Therapy

Whiplash is one of the most common injuries sustained in car accidents, sports collisions, and sudden falls. Characterized by the rapid back-and-forth motion of the neck, whiplash may initially feel like a minor strain. However, without proper treatment, it can develop into chronic pain, stiffness, and long-term complications that interfere with daily life. The good

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Benefits of Stretching Therapy for Athletes and Active Adults

For athletes and active adults, achieving peak performance and maintaining long-term joint health doesn’t just depend on training harder; it also depends on recovering smarter. One of the most overlooked yet powerful tools for enhancing performance, promoting recovery, and preventing injury is stretching therapy. Unlike casual stretching before a workout, stretching therapy involves guided, intentional,

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