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This page was created to help you find information regarding your specific condition. Please start by selecting the body diagram in the areas you are having pain or discomfort. This...

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Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy and the Functional Path to Healing 

...the body. Limited Mobility in Other Regions Can Lead to Overload in the Shoulder: Thoracic Spine (Mid-Back): If the upper spine is stiff or locked up, the shoulder has to...

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Brian Bourdages

When I came to Superior I had been receiving a series of injections for my back pain and loss of nerve function in my legs. I was in considerable pain...

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Why Shoulder Surgery Isn’t Always the Answer: What Research Says

...hips were affecting my shoulder until I came here. Now I move better, and the pain hasn’t come back.” — Leslie, 45, hair stylist Summary: What the Experts Agree On...

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Secret Causes of Shoulder Pain

...tight upper back muscles to stop the four shoulder joints from moving in sync. This is by far the most common reason why shoulders are painful and inflamed. The Shoulder...

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Movement Screens

...over head for that matter! If we go back to the pretty universal function of gait, we can see that the two arms are doing different things. One is flexing,...

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Walking Pain Free - Understanding Plantar Fasciitis

...back on your feet comfortably. Recognizing Plantar Fasciitis The hallmark of plantar fasciitis is heel pain, but it's important to watch for: Pain that kicks in first thing in the...

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Healing Disc Herniations with AFS Physical Therapy 

...often decrease—not because the disc is being “pushed back in,” but because the spine is functioning more efficiently and with less threat.   Functional Loading Is Key to Disc Healing...

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Applied Functional Science: The Core of Superior Physical Therapy

...(forward and backward), frontal plane (side to side), and transverse plane (rotational) – that is organized in logical sequence. All movement is driven, or initiated, by anatomical drivers (i.e. –...

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Embracing Exercise at Any Age: A Guide for Older Adults

...Bodyweight Exercises: Step-back lunges and box squats are great for beginners. Machine-Based Exercises: Useful for controlling the range of motion and ensuring safety. Complex Movements: Introduce gradually to improve neuromuscular...

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