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Low Back Pain and Golf – Causes (Part 1)
Low back pain is the most common golf-related injury. Roughly 25% of amateur golfers and 55% of professional golfers experience lower...
David Potucek
3 days ago3 min read
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C-Section Awareness Month: All About C-Section Recovery
April is International Cesarean Awareness Month, a time to celebrate c-sections as a vital birthing option while also promoting informed...
mtscait
Apr 24 min read
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Overuse Injuries: What Are They? How to Get Ahead of Them?
Overuse Injury One of the most common issues we see in physical therapy is the overuse injury. Simply put, an overuse injury is "damage...
mtsablank
Mar 213 min read
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Is Injury Prevention a Myth?
I see ads for PT and training services touting that they can “prevent injuries.” I know that it's advertising - it’s a simple claim that...
mtscait
Mar 143 min read
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Can physical therapy help with endometriosis?
Can physical therapy help with endometriosis? The short answer: Yes, physical therapy can help with the symptoms of endometriosis. PT...
mtscait
Mar 42 min read
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What is endometriosis?
What is endometriosis? (vocab time!) Endometrial tissue is the tissue that lines the uterus. It is shed during menstruation (your...
mtscait
Feb 252 min read
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Is exercise safe during pregnancy?
I often get asked, is exercise safe during pregnancy? Not only is it generally safe, it's usually better than being sedentary during...
mtscait
Jan 283 min read
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How do you correct your running form?
How do you correct your running form? In our last post, we talked a lot about signs that your running for was off. We mentioned that the...
mtscait
Jan 212 min read
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How do I know if my running form is good?
I often get asked "How do I know if my running form is good?" by my friends, family, and patients. Before I dive into an answer, just...
mtscait
Jan 142 min read
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How do I know what running shoes are right for me?
You step into a shoe store - there are hundreds of shoes to choose from. I hear it all the time from my patients, "how do I know which...
mtscait
Jan 82 min read
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Do I need a referral to see a physical therapist in CT?
The short answer: NO! You do not need a referral to see a physical therapist in CT. Physical therapy in Connecticut is direct access,...
mtscait
Dec 17, 20242 min read
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Double Crush Part 2 - How to Mobilize Nerve with Nerve Glides
If you think you are dealing with a double crush injury, specific exercises can often be helpful. There are 2 ways to stretch nerves. ...
David Potucek
Dec 10, 20242 min read
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What is Double Crush Syndrome and why is it important?
Double Crush Syndrome is when you have nerve compression at one point the likelihood of getting nerve compression at a second point goes...
David Potucek
Dec 3, 20241 min read
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Is sprinting actually good for you?
If you are following any fitness "experts" on social media, you might find that many of them are sprinting as part of their exercise...
mtscait
Nov 19, 20243 min read
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Best Sleep Position When You're Pregnant
I've had countless patients ask me "what's the BEST sleep position for when you're pregnant?" With the body changes that come with...
mtscait
Nov 11, 20243 min read
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Exercises for Upper Neck and Jaw Pain (Part 2)
Here we will discuss some of the best exercises to improve posture and jaw tracking. Straight arm row Wrap the band around a leg of your...
David Potucek
Nov 4, 20242 min read
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The Influence of the Upper Neck on Jaw Pain (Part 1)
How are your jaw pain and neck position related? The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the joint in front of your ear that allows your...
David Potucek
Oct 21, 20242 min read
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How Can I Relieve a Headache? (Part 2)
There is no once stop shop when it comes to fixing headache pain but here are a few helpful tips to reduce your pain and start working on...
David Potucek
Oct 8, 20243 min read
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What Causes Headaches? (Part 1)
People with headaches not only have problems pain but also with sleep and mental health, including depression and anxiety. Headaches...
David Potucek
Sep 24, 20243 min read
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Barefoot Shoe Toolbox: The Gear to Transition
Ready to dive into barefoot or minimalist shoes? Here is our gear tool box to make that transition smooth and pain free. You can of...
mtscait
Sep 10, 20243 min read
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