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Physical Therapy for Knee Pain
Knee pain is a common condition affecting 1 in 4 adults. It can be caused by disease, overuse, or trauma. It occurs in all age ranges and with varying levels of activity. Thousands of steps, stairs, and twists to the knee over time can cause changes to cartilage and other parts of the knee. There are a few diagnoses that are more commonly seen. At Symmetry Physical Therapy our goal is to provide an exceptional patient experience at each visit! We recognize that recovery is a multifactorial process. Here is a little insight into how we rehab our knee patients in Miami!
Read MoreWIN your body Back!
The Winback machine provides a non-invasive and painless mechanism to promote cellular exchange, increase microcirculation, and improve lymphatic drainage which in turn leads to a significant speed-up in the healing process. The machine uses non-invasive current to transmit energy at high radio frequencies to the target tissue.
Read MorePhysical Therapy for Ankle Pain
Are you having pain with walking, running or jumping? Do you feel unsteady with walking or single leg activities? Do you roll your ankles often? You’re not alone. Ankle pain and injuries are very common, especially in sports that include running and jumping. Our ankles are first to respond when we have to balance and any strength or mobility deficits here can have a big impact on how we move and stabilize ourselves. At Symmetry Physical Therapy, we are specially trained in assessing the cause of your ankle pain and creating a treatment plan for you so you can get back to doing what you love.
Read MorePatellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is a common condition that causes pain in the front of the knee, under or around the kneecap (patella). It accounts for 20-25% of all reported knee pain. It occurs in all age ranges, females more often than males. Those who play sports are more commonly affected. Understanding this condition can assist in the recovery process.
Read MorePlyometric Training (Part 1)
The Importance of Plyometric Training The goal of plyometric training is to enable a maximal muscle contraction in the shortest time possible. The rate of the contraction is the main factor that makes an exercise plyometric. The rate of the stretch matters more than how much it is actually stretched. For example, if the stretch…
Read MoreStrength Training for Youth Athletic Development
Youth Athletic Development There is a common notion that resistance training in youth athletes can cause negative effects on development and maturity in children. Many parents believe that resistance training will stunt the growth of their child if they initiate weight lifting at too young of an age. However, we know that strength training and…
Read MoreTarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome (TTS) occurs when a nerve within your ankle gets compressed. This can cause changes in your sensation, pain, or movement of the foot and ankle. It is commonly referred to as the carpal tunnel syndrome of the foot. Understanding more about this health condition can help you recover faster, get proper treatment,…
Read MoreAnkle Mobility: Why is it important?
Ankle Mobility: Why is it important? Having full ankle mobility is one of the best things you can do to prevent injury. Lack of ankle dorsiflexion is a contributing factor to many painful diagnoses throughout the body – and not only at the ankle. The ankle plays a major role in injury prevention due to…
Read MoreAdductor Strains
Groin Strains If you played sports, it is likely that you have experienced an adductor groin strain. This injury is most common in sports like soccer, ice hockey, tennis, rugby, baseball, basketball, and football. A groin strain can limit your ability to perform many activities like running, kicking, cutting or changing direction, and can linger…
Read MorePain: Why do we feel it?
What is pain? That is a loaded question with a complex answer! To give a simple explanation, “it is an unpleasant sensory or emotional experience that is unique to the individual.” The key word being “unique” as perceptions of pain and how to it relates to our physiology can be quite complex. We deal in…
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