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What Causes Elbow Pain? Elbow pain is commonly caused by overuse, injury, and osteoarthritis. Some conditions that may cause elbow pain include: Who is at Risk of Elbow Pain? Anyone at any age can have elbow pain. However, the following can increase your risk of developing elbow pain: Playing a sport that requires repetitive elbow [...]

Many of our patients at MPOWER struggle with some form of hip pain. It can be especially uncomfortable sitting or standing, making it hard to avoid pain when it arises. When to See a Doctor for Hip Pain If your hip pain is making it difficult to perform your daily tasks, it is time to [...]

Are you an active person who suffers from occasional back pain? Certain exercises could be the culprit of your back pain. Without proper form and knowledge of exercises that cause back pain, you could do long-term damage to your back. We encourage all our patients to seek the advice of a certified personal trainer or [...]

Physical Therapy for Foot Pain     If you are looking for a non-invasive first step in the treatment of foot pain, physical therapy exercises are a great option. Patients are often surprised by what anti-inflammatory medications and physical therapy exercises can do. Of course, there are only certain types of injuries or conditions that [...]

Why Do I Need Physical Therapy for Hand Pain? If you have suffered a previous hand injury or you are recovering from hand surgery, physical therapy can help to speed up your recovery and protect your hand from future injury. If you are experiencing hand arthritis or general hand pain, a physical therapist can teach [...]

If you play soccer and you experience knee pain, swelling, or bruising after injuring yourself, it may be time to seek help from a physical therapist near you. What are Some Common Injuries for Soccer Players? Because soccer is a sport that involves a lot of running and kicking, most soccer players suffer from injuries [...]

It is tennis season, and that means many unwanted injuries. Luckily, there are simple steps you can take to help reduce your risk of developing an injury this season. What Injuries are Common in Tennis Players? How Can I Prevent Tennis Injuries? Warm Up Before your practice or game, you should always warm up. Do [...]

5 Exercises to Increase Hip Mobility As we age, mobility can be a major cause for concern among patients. Staying active can be one of the most beneficial ways to increase your mobility. If you are struggling with mobility, particularly in the hips, physical therapy could be a helpful tool for you. There are a [...]

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy is a hot topic in the health and fitness space. Though this type of physical therapy has been around for quite some time, women are now understanding the importance of strengthening their pelvic floor especially before / after childbirth. What is Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy? This specialized form of physical therapy [...]

Massage therapy has various mental and physical benefits and it can benefit everyone! Learn 10 common benefits of massage therapy. 1. It Lowers Inflammation in the Joints If you are someone who suffers from joint pain, massage can be a great way to relieve some of that pain. Be sure to tell your massage therapist [...]