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The crowd was roaring as Jenna sprinted down the sideline. Her team was up by one, just two minutes left on the clock. She planted her right foot hard, ready to cut inside—then it happened. A sharp, unmistakable pop. In an instant pain shot through her knee, and she collapsed. The cheers turned to gasps.
Medicare Open Enrollment is Almost Here! October 15 – December 7, 2025 Now is the time to review your Medicare coverage and make sure your plan meets your needs—especially if physical therapy is an important part of your health care. Physical therapy coverage can look very different depending on whether you choose Original Medicare, a
Did you know PTs can refer you to get an MRI? MRIs are pretty cool. They’re an amazing way to gain insight into what is going on deep inside your body, anatomically. Sometimes that means a lot. Sometimes that means very little. Let explore PTs and MRIs. Some interesting facts: PTs in Colorado with Doctorate
Are You Getting What You Need Out of Your Heel Raises? Most people know that heel raises strengthen your calf by pointing your toes into plantar flexion. But did you know that your calf is much more than your Gastroc and Soleus? And if you aren’t performing the heel raise with the intent of lifting
While on vacation in Mexico, Nikola went for a longer than normal barefoot walk on the beach. She noticed some pain in her heel the next morning after getting out of bed. After suffering through the rest of her vacation, she made an appointment with her podiatrist. She was given a diagnosis of plantar fasciitis
The Deadlift, once just adored by powerlifters, has become in vogue in the rehab world since physical therapists have begun the benefits of applying the Hip Hinge (our exercise of the month 2 months ago) to improve their patients’ tolerance to load. The Deadlift can be used for much more than just lifting an absurd