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https://www.themanualtherapist.com//top-5-fridays-5-things Those with chronic pain or slowly recovering injuries should think about doing these 5 things. Also if you want to #winatlifee

#Repost @drjarodhalldpt This review highlighted that patients’ health information needs about LBP remained driven by their need for a diagnosis, in order t...o validate and legitimize their symptoms. This may contribute to the increasing use of inappropriate imaging for LBP. Additionally, other work-related and employment concerns were identified, suggesting that there is ongoing skepticism associated with LBP, especially in the workplace. Inability to access individualized and consistent advice from multiple trustworthy sources may contribute to a deterioration in the patient’s relationship with their healthcare provider, further stigmatizing them. Thus, an integrated public health approach in addition to upskilling clinicians to improve their ability to provide health information using simple, understandable language, incorporating patients’ personal preferences and needs in LBP are urgently required, to send consistent and accurate information to patients. In order to improve clinical outcomes in LBP, addressing and correcting unhelpful beliefs may better align patients’ expectations with those of healthcare providers. . . . Lim YZ, Chou L, Au RT, et al. People with low back pain want clear, consistent and personalised information on prognosis, treatment options and self-management strategies: a systematic review. J Physiother. 2019; See more

Myth busted: Properly prescribed exercise helps to relieve knee pain and doesn't hurt your knees!

Get moving. It's good for your body and your brain. If you need help getting started, call a physical therapist.

Today is a day to celebrate how therapists can help people get back to the things they love. Celebrate PT today!

Find something you enjoy and get moving. It's good for you!

Did you know the impact that regular exercise has on an aging brain???

What's the best way to avoid a second back fusion surgery? Don't have a first! While sometimes surgery is necessary, working with a physical therapist can oftentimes get you the same results as surgery, without all the potential complications.

Fix your IT Band Syndrome [Why you Should NOT Foam Roll the IT Band] . Have you ever foam rolled your IT Band? You are probable not alone. Foam rolling is desig...ned to relax contractile tissue like your muscles. The IT Band, or iliotibial band, is a thick Fascia/Connective tissue (NOT A MUSCLE) that runs along the outside of the thigh from the hip to the knee. Foam rolling connective tissue like the IT Band Does NOT break up knots or adhesions. People will say this is what's taking place, but numerous studies indicate otherwise. Actually breaking up adhesion would require far more force than what a roller can produceand inflicting that much force may not be healthy for the tissue anyway. . Your Gluteus Maximus and Tensor Fascia Latae connect to the IT Band, and together help to move the hip and stabilize the knee. Improving extensibility of the muscles that have attachments onto this band may help with your symptoms. . Here are a couple locations you can roll out for IT Band syndrome: 1 Gluteus Maximus (The figure 4 stretch is a bit more aggressive for this one) 2 TFL (Come just under the iliac crest) 3 Vastus Lateralis (Come just in front of the IT band for this one) . The cause of this issue often times comes for poor glute muscle function. We would recommend following these mobilizations up with some glute work, particularly the hip abductors! Weak hip abduction strength evaluated by a hand held dynamometer has been associated with IT band syndrome in runners. . Note: The most common symptom is lateral knee pain caused by inflammation of the distal portion of the iliotibial band. . Citation: Hip abductor strength and lower extremity running related injury in distance runners: A systematic review. By: Mucha et al. 2017. . PrehabX MEMBERSHIP Exercise library of 700+ easily searchable videos Home Exercise Program Functionality Bi-monthly webinar's and Q&As Private Facebook Community Group Join us in redefining your educational experience as a PrehabX member