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Will Arch Support Fix my Shin Splints?
By Bethany Muni It’s springtime in Florida, and what better way to celebrate a balmy day with favorable temperatures than with a jog on a trail? With all the potential miles ready to be run before the heat and humidity really crank up a notch, find out about one of...
National Walking Day Event in Winter Park!
Are you starting a walking program? Find out everything you need to know about exercise and walking programs here! April 2nd is National Walking Day Florida Blue is hosting a National Walking Day Event on Wednesday April 2nd from 9 am - 12 noon for anyone who is...
How to recover faster from exercise and decrease inflammation
Is there an natural food that helps aid in recovery? How can I decrease inflammation? I must admit that I am fairly new to this tart cherry juice thing. I usually don't believe the general press or the internet on certain claims or statements (too many biased...
Why do I get pain with walking?
Are you experiencing pain with walking? Do you get burning in the arch of your foot? Do you have sharp heel pain? This will go over the major injuries and causes of pain that you need to be aware of to help you be aware of conditions, solving your pain, and to help...
Battle of the Sexes: Female Athletes and ACL Injuries
DO YOU KNOW THAT FEMALE ATHLETES HAVE A 10X GREATER RISK OF SUFFERING FROM AN ACL INJURY IN SPORTS? By: Bethany Muni ACL injuries are becoming more and more common in all sports but do you know that teenage female athletes pose a 10 times greater risk of...
What are the best shoes for plantar fasciitis?
Plantar Fasciitis can be very painful condition and getting in the proper shoe is essential to your recovery process. Whether you are a runner or working 8 hours a day in the office, proper arch support...
How to treat Achilles tendon pain
Tired of having your Achilles tendon pain that isn't going away? Many people start treating the Achilles and say: "I have to treat the Achilles inflammation!", "I have been icing my pain", or "I just took some anti-inflammatories for my pain but my Achilles pain...
What causes heel pain and plantar fasciitis?
What are some of the risk factors or causes that can lead to Plantar Fasciitis? The cause of heel pain, or plantar fasciitis, is multi-factoral and actually poorly understood, but here are some risk factors that have been proven to contribute to the cause heel pain...
How to treat Heel Pain and Achilles Tendinitis
Tired of your first step out of bed being painful? Is your heel pain not resolving? You may have Plantar fasciitis or Achilles tendinitis. If you are tired having heel pain or Achilles tendon pain, and actually want to get rid of it, then this will be the most...
Are you doing the right EXERCISE for your Achilles Tendinitis?
What exercise should you be doing for your Achilles pain? At Pursuit Physical Therapy, we focus on getting the most "bang for your buck". That means if we can get the same results using 2 exercises versus performing 8 exercises, we will stick with the 2 exercises!...
Do you have questions about your total hip or total knee replacement?
Did you just get a total hip replacement? Do you have questions about what to expect after your total knee replacement? What should I do with the surgery scar? These are all great questions. Click on the video below to help answer any questions, concerns, or...
Do I need a MRI for my neck and low back pain?
Do you need a MRI for your low back pain or neck pain? Click on the video below for your answer! If you are experiencing neck or low back, call now for your COMPLIMENTARY EVALUATION to see if our treatment is right for you. Just look at the money and time saved in...
What is the BEST THING to do for your health?
What decreases cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure? What helps decrease fatigue? What decreases premature death? What increases your energy levels and increases sleep? What decreases pain in patients with arthritis? What decreases anxiety and...
Do you have Achilles pain? Find out what the best treatment is here!
Tired of your Achilles tendon pain not going away? Is your pain not resolving with anti-inflammatories? Tired of being treated with ultrasound and a laser to treat your Achilles pain? Well, we have the answer! First, true Achilles tendinitis is not an...
Great Clean n Jerk form during a PR lift
Great job Mike! BEAST MODE! I had to share this. My cousin and good friend Mike just hit a PR at 260lbs on his Clean n' Jerk. Great form too! Currently he his on week 9 of 10 in the Advanced 2-Phase Cycle from Catalyst Athletics. He has hit 4 PRs...