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Is my knee injured if it hurts when straight but not when bent?

Having knee pain can be a serious problem that drastically affects your daily life. It can make normal activities like playing the sport you love impossible. Unfortunately, the likelihood of...

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Two simple and safe exercises for neck arthritis

Most people are aware that the risk of developing arthritis in some part of their body is quite high. In fact, it’s estimated that osteoarthritis affects more than 30 million...

avoid these three knee arthritis exercises

Avoid these three knee arthritis exercises

Knee arthritis, in its most common form known as osteoarthritis, involves inflammation of the joint due to worn-out cartilage. It’s important to understand that while arthritis can be successfully managed,...

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Two shoulder injuries you could get from a fall

Falling is one of the most common ways to injure yourself. In fact, the National Council on Aging (NCOA) reports that more than 2.8 million fall injuries are treated by...

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Three symptoms of an MCL sprain to watch for

We put so much stress on our knees through daily activities. This can be all the more true if you work a physical job, are an athlete or are just...

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Two causes of sudden ankle pain without an injury

When you suddenly feel ankle pain, you may believe that you’ve injured your ankle in some way. However, there are actually several issues that can cause sudden ankle pain without...

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Three reasons to see a physical therapist when you’re in pain

Pain affects everyone in different ways. Some people find it difficult to complete certain daily tasks like getting dressed or showering. Others may not even be able to get around...

what does sports therapy treat?

What does sports therapy treat?

One of the most common questions we’re asked at Continuum Wellness is, “What does sports therapy treat?” Fortunately, our team has the experience necessary to answer this question. Our Continuum...

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Get to know these helpful physical therapy techniques

Physical therapists have a variety of methods and tools for treating painful injuries and debilitating conditions. The techniques they use vary from patient to patient because each treatment needs to...