Ankle Mobility: Why is it important?

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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…

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Ankle Sprain Rehab

Ankle Sprain Rehab Ankle sprains are one of the most common musculoskeletal injuries, however most people assume they can recover from them on their own. Unfortunately, one quick roll of the ankle can result in significant instability, decreased range of motion, and loss of strength causing increased risk of re-injury if left untreated. As a…

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Workout Shoes & Your Body

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Why Your Shoes Can Make or Break Your Workout  Our shoes are how we interact with our world. And that means that the wear patterns on our shoes represent our movement patterns as well. As a physical therapist, it’s my job to determine what those patterns are. Shoes can sometimes help us move better, or…

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