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I went to McDonald's PT In hopes of getting help with a left leg issue that had been bothering me for a little over 3 years. The many doctors I had visited kept treating me with steroid shots in my back for issues in my...

I received a full knee replacement in January 2017. During my recovery treatment, my back, and hip flexor muscles tightened up making it difficult for me to walk. My therapist treated me with Astym therapy on various locations on my back and legs which helped...

Astym therapy is great for me because it has been used on my shoulder and both knees. It helps with the scar tissue in healing and helps to get my muscles back in order. My therapist Mona is a Great Person and helps me a...

I have been suffering from chronic knee pain for many years due to various reasons not the least of which is arthritis damage resulting from previous injuries. I had total knee replacement surgery on my right knee on September 19. After some home health physical...

I had been suffering with plantar fasciitis in my right foot for a very long time, years off and on. Sometimes it was so bad, I could barely walk. Those first few steps in the morning were incredibly painful. I have always enjoyed working out,...

Autumn is one of the most beautiful times of the year to be outside. In most places, the leaves are changing. The air is crisp and cool. And it’s the perfect running temperature for an early evening jog. Here are our top five reasons to go running during fall:

4 years ago, 5 miles into a strong afternoon run, tragedy struck - I nearly collapsed in pain and limped across the street, calling a friend to pick me up. Since then, I've attempted running in various ways and at various speeds, never having any...

Today I made my therapist's day, but only after she made mine. You see, I fell at the beginning of June. I have fallen in the past, but apparently I don't bounce back any more like when I was younger. I made the mistake of...

Because of a fall, I suffered severe whiplash. I could not move my neck at all without extreme pain nor could I lift anything without suffering. I was in much distress as I could not sleep nor raise myself to get out of bed. I felt relief...

From sport to sport, the age of “peak performance” varies, but for most of us, the effects of aging really sink in the early to mid-30s. You start waking up with new aches and that morning run gets a little shorter and little slower each...

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