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The case of running knee pain that is not really knee pain?
Are you suffering from running knee pain (Runner's Knee)? Or have you stopped running because of knee pain? Read this story about an interesting case of a runner with knee pain So here is a brief history: patient is an avid runner who runs 3-6 miles maybe 2-3x a...
What is the best way to stretch your lats?
Do you have lat muscle tightness? What is the best way to stretch your lat dorsi muscle? I see people stretching their lats like this. Is this the best way? Well, try this: Prayer Stretch (Lat Dorsi stretch) 3 x 30-90 second hold This is a great stretch to help...
Are you looking for physical therapy services with Cigna Insurance around Orlando?
Have you been told there are no in network physical therapy providers under Cigna around Orlando? Did Cigna send you to a physical therapy clinic that is 25 miles away? We have the answer to your problem! You can still get the high quality health care you...
Who is the best physical therapy clinic in Orlando, FL?
Are you tired of waiting hours to be seen at the doctors office? Are you sick of being doubled booked with another patient? Or only having 5 minutes to talk to your doctor? Well, we have the answer for you! Recently voted BEST PHYSICAL THERAPIST in Winter...
FREE Evaluations end June 1st!
FREE Evaluations at Pursuit Physical Therapy are ending on June 1, 2014. NO WAY! Take advantage of this limited time offer of a FREE EVALUATION at Pursuit Physical Therapy. Many times evaluations cost $150-300 for a one time visit evaluation. Free evaluations will...
Best exercises to help prevent CrossFit shoulder injuries
Do you experience shoulder pain when training CrossFit? Try these exercises! Recently, Dr. Dan Pope wrote a great guest blog about shoulder mobility and strengthening for CrossFit shoulder injuries. He also made a great video and I wanted to share it with everyone....
I have been diagnosed with chronic pain, now what do I do to treat it?
What is the Key to Treating Your Chronic Pain Have you been diagnosed with fibromyalgia? Are you still experiencing pain months after an injury or surgery? Have you been diagnosed with chronic pain but don’t know what to do about it? If You Answered YES to Any of the...
What is Achilles tendinopathy and how do I treat it?
An Achilles tendon injury (tendinopathy) is one of the most common causes of pain felt behind the heel and up the back of the ankle when walking or running. While Achilles tendinopathy affects both active and inactive individuals, it is most common in active...
What is Plantar Fasciitis and this pain in my heel?
What is this sharp heel pain I have? The most common injury causing heel pain is Plantar Fasciits. Plantar fasciitis is a condition causing heel pain. Supporting the arch, the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue connecting the heel to the ball of the foot, can...
What is the best thing to do to treat stress?
What is the single best thing to do to treat stress? How can you decrease your stress and the pain that comes along with it? If you are carrying stress in your shoulders, experiencing headaches, chronic neck pain, or just feeling increased pain due to stress, call now...
What is this pain in my shoulder blade?
Have you ever had pain in your shoulder blade that is not going away? It feels like there is a trigger point there, but it still comes back after a massage? Why is my shoulder blade and upper trap pain not going away? It must be in my muscle because it feels like a...
Does a negative ion hologram bracelet help sport performance?
Does this negative ion bracelet really help athlete performance? What does the hologram wristband really do? I see so many people wearing these bracelets and many patients ask about them too. Do these really work? What does the research say about these negative ion...
Can I save money with a Health Savings Account?
Is their a plan that covers catastrophic events yet allows me to have some control over how I spend my health care dollars? Can I use my health savings account with physical therapy treatment? Yes and Yes! It is called a Health Savings Account! What is a Health...
How to foam roll your calves
How do you foam roll your calf muscles? Is there a right way to foam roll? Calf pain is very common and it is an easy place to develop tender spots also called trigger points. Foam rolling has become a very popular self treatment to get rid of these tender points....
What to do when surgery did not help your pain? What is Failed Back Syndrome?
Have you been diagnosed with failed back syndrome? Have you experienced a bad outcome after spine surgery? Do you still have symptoms and pain down your arm or leg from prior to surgery? What is failed back syndrome? There still is hope! Many patients with spine pain...