Running is one of the simplest and most accessible forms of exercise, yet it is also one of the most injury-prone. Many runners experience recurring pain, plateaus in performance, or the frustrating feeling that something is “off” but cannot pinpoint why. This is where running gait analysis becomes valuable. When done correctly, it goes far […]
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ACL injury recovery is often framed as a checklist. Regain your range of motion. Build strength. Pass return-to-sport testing. Get cleared and move on. But if ACL recovery were that simple, re-tear rates would not be as high as they are. Athletes would not consistently report feeling “off” months or even years after surgery. If […]
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If you’ve ever gone through traditional physical therapy and were left feeling like just another name on a chart, you’re not alone. So many active adults and athletes don’t realize there’s a better way. One on one physical therapy. It’s personal, focused, and results-driven. At Next Level Physical Therapy, we believe individualized care isn’t just […]
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If you’ve ever had an injury, surgery, or condition that affected how you move or perform daily tasks, you’ve probably heard the terms occupational therapy (OT) and physical therapy (PT). But let’s be honest, unless you’re in the healthcare world, these two can be really easy to mix up. Both OT and PT are essential […]
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Do you ever feel a tingling sensation that starts at the base of your spine and goes down the backs of your legs? It can also get pretty painful, right? This is sciatica. Sciatica is a common yet debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Up to 40% of people deal with sciatica pain […]
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Let’s Talk Knee Pain! So, you’ve been dealing with knee pain for a while? The first step to recovery is understanding what is causing the pain in the first place. Knee pain is a common complaint that affects people of all ages and activity levels. Knee pain affects approximately 25% of adults and causing millions […]
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Hips are not born to be “tight,” but with how often people describe their hips as feeling more like rusty gears than Stretch Armstrong, it is easy to believe they are. The good news is that, for most people, hip mobility issues can be significantly improved by shifting how you think about what is actually […]
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(The #1 Most Overlooked Aspect Of Hip Mobility) “My hip flexors are always so tight.” “I always stretch but my hips just feel stiff again later.” “My foam roller is my best friend, why aren’t my hips more flexible?” Stiffness or feelings of tightness around the hips are some of the most common complaints I […]
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Many people are told that their knee pain, hip pain, or low back pain is caused by weak hips. This conclusion is often made after strength testing shows difficulty activating muscles like the glutes, which play a major role in hip and pelvis stability. The most common solution is banded hip strengthening. This usually looks […]
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Stretching is something most of us do, but have we ever stopped to think about why. Usually the logic is simple. The muscle feels tight, so we stretch it. If a muscle is tight because it is shortened, stretching it to make it longer makes sense. But what if the reason a muscle feels tight […]
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