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Rest it, ice it, see how it feels. If that is all you have been told, keep reading. Page three of the explanations Dr. Heather Smith, PT, DPT, OCS gives her own patients in Cary.

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Why Stretching Your Hip Flexors Isn’t Enough for Better Hip Mobility

Why Stretching Your Hip Flexors Isn’t Enough for Better Hip Mobility

If you’ve ever felt like your hips are tight after sitting all day or after a long run, your first instinct may be to stretch your hip flexors. While...

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Dorsiflexion

Dorsiflexion

If you run, lift weights, or play sports, ankle dorsiflexion is one of the most important - and most overlooked - movements in your body. Limited...

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What Are Shin Splints (MTSS)?

What Are Shin Splints (MTSS)?

Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome is an overuse injury of the lower leg that causes pain along the inner border of the tibia (shin bone). Runners...

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Why Big Toe Strength Matters for Plantar Fasciitis

Why Big Toe Strength Matters for Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain, affecting runners, active adults, and individuals who spend long hours on their...

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Why Some Runners Develop Tibial Stress Fractures: What Your Running Mechanics Might Reveal

Why Some Runners Develop Tibial Stress Fractures: What Your Running Mechanics Might Reveal

Stress fractures are one of the most frustrating injuries for runners. They often appear gradually, forcing athletes to stop running for 6–12 weeks...

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Is Cycling Good for Your Knees?

Is Cycling Good for Your Knees?

If you’ve ever had knee pain, arthritis, or knee surgery, you’ve probably heard that cycling is good for your knees. But why? Cycling places about...

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Shoulder Pain in Tennis Athletes

Shoulder Pain in Tennis Athletes

Tennis is a dynamic, high-speed sport that places significant demands on the neck, shoulder, and entire upper body. Many injuries occur during the...

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Scapular Dyskinesis, Shoulder Pain, and the Overhead Athlete

Scapular Dyskinesis, Shoulder Pain, and the Overhead Athlete

Why Comprehensive Evaluation Matters Shoulder pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints in tennis players and other overhead...

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Understanding Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS) aka Shin Splints

Understanding Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS) aka Shin Splints

Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) - commonly known as shin splints - is one of the most frequent and frustrating overuse injuries affecting...

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ACL Reconstruction Rehab: Why Neuromuscular Control and Proprioception Matter for Safe Landing

ACL Reconstruction Rehab: Why Neuromuscular Control and Proprioception Matter for Safe Landing

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries remain one of the most significant challenges in sports medicine - not only because of the initial injury,...

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2D Running Analysis: A Modern Tool for Smarter Injury Care

2D Running Analysis: A Modern Tool for Smarter Injury Care

Running injuries affect a large portion of the athletic population - impacting anywhere from 19% to 79% of runners and contributing to millions of...

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Menopause and the Musculoskeletal System: Why Your Body Feels Different (and What You Can Do About It)

Menopause and the Musculoskeletal System: Why Your Body Feels Different (and What You Can Do About It)

Menopause is often discussed in terms of hot flashes, sleep disruption, and mood changes - but far less attention is given to what happens to the...

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