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For those of you who have started training for this year’s NYC Marathon, kudos to running in this heat, and for those of you that haven’t started yet, it is time! This blog is going to discuss running mechanics and its impact on hips, knees and ankles, so it’s a valuable read for both beginner…
Are you sitting too much? Probably. Most of us tend to sit for more than six hours per day, whether it be work related or relaxing at home. According to research, sitting for more than 6 hours per day can increase your risk of musculoskeletal injury, heart disease, diabetes and gastrointestinal dysfunction. As a physical…
What is Sciatica? Sciatica is a common condition that affects many individuals, causing discomfort and pain along the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the human body. It originates in the lower back and extends down through the buttocks, and branches into each leg. When the sciatic nerve is irritated or…
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) low back pain has the highest prevalence globally among musculoskeletal conditions and is the leading cause of disability worldwide. An estimated 619 million people live with low back pain. Low back pain can affect people at any age, though it is most common in people aged 50-55 years…
What can physical therapists do to help people living with Long COVID? Early in the pandemic, therapists started seeing people with what would later be known as Long COVID. What is Long COVID? Long COVID is generally defined as ongoing signs or symptoms lasting 12 weeks or more after a COVID-19 infection. What is it…