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stabbing pain in foot side

What causes a stabbing pain in the side of my foot?

Mild to moderate foot pain can often be linked to shoes that don’t fit well or other minor issues. But the story may be different when you’re having sharp, stabbing...

stiff ankles in the morning

Why do I keep waking up with stiff ankles in the morning?

In many cases, the answer to this question can be simple. For instance, you might have walked too far the day before. But such a cause is less likely if...

stroke rehab

Three goals of stroke rehab from a physical therapist

Sudden numbness or weakness on one side of the body. Difficulty walking. Sudden confusion or difficulty understanding speech. These are signs of a medical issue called a stroke. Strokes typically...

physical therapy for knee

What to expect from physical therapy for knee pain

Walking your dog. Biking through the park with your family. Sitting down at your desk. These are just some of the times when having knee pain can make things more...

physical therapy for hip labral tear

Why you need physical therapy for a hip labral tear

Pain in the hip or groin that gets worse by lots of standing, walking or sitting. Clicking sounds when you move your hip. Increased hip stiffness. These are all symptoms...

physical therapy exercises for sciatica

Two physical therapy exercises for sciatica pain you should try

A sharp pain when bending over. Burning sensations that run down your leg. Numbness in your butt, leg or foot. People experiencing these symptoms are likely dealing with a lower...

hip strengthening exercises physical therapy

Two hip strengthening exercises to use in physical therapy

Sitting down to chat with friends. Walking to the mailbox. Bending down to grab something from a low shelf at the grocery store. All these normal daily tasks can be...

taking care of shoulder pain | advent physical therapy

Four home treatments for mild shoulder pain

Your shoulder is an incredibly complex joint made up of many interwoven ligaments, tendons and muscles. All these tissues operate together to help you rotate your arm, lift objects and...

three goals of jaw pain therapy

The top three goals of physical therapy for jaw pain

Chewing the food you eat. Talking to your family or co-workers. Sleeping soundly at night. Jaw pain can make every one of these normal daily tasks harder to do. The...