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Deep Tissue Treatment and Menstrual Cycle: Unraveling the Mystery Connection

The Unspoken Medical Question! As a seasoned physical therapist, I’ve had the privilege of working with countless women seeking relief from pain and discomfort. One intriguing aspect that rarely gets discussed during sessions (with other therapists) is how their menstrual cycle impacts their pain perception, especially when it comes to deep tissue treatments. I am …

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Physiotherapy vs. Physical Therapy: Understanding the Key Differences

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Introduction When it comes to addressing musculoskeletal issues, improving mobility, and enhancing overall physical well-being, two terms often pop up in discussions: physiotherapy and physical therapy. While these terms are often used interchangeably, they actually have nuanced differences in their approaches and practices. In this article, we’ll delve into the distinctions between physiotherapy and physical …

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Pelvic Floor Pain and Dysfunction: Understanding the Silent Suffering

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Introduction Pelvic floor pain and dysfunction are common but often overlooked conditions that affect both men and women. The pelvic floor is a complex group of muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues located at the base of the pelvis, supporting vital organs and playing a crucial role in bladder and bowel control, sexual function, and stability …

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Why is Rehabilitation So IMPORTANT?

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Physical therapy is a crucial form of healthcare that focuses on rehabilitation and management of physical impairments, disabilities, and pain. Physical therapists use a variety of techniques and exercises to help patients recover from injuries and illnesses, improve mobility, and reduce pain. Rehabilitation is an important part of physical therapy, used in combination with other …

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Top 10 Stretches you AREN´T doing, and how it helps!

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Sign up What You Need To Know About Stretching Stretching is a crucial aspect of fitness and well-being that is often overlooked. While many people associate stretching with simply getting ready for a workout, the benefits of stretching go much further than that. Regular stretching has been shown to increase flexibility, improve posture, reduce stress, …

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MASSAGE

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Massage Therapy: Does it Work? The answer to this question is a resounding yes! According to multiple resources, massage therapy can have a positive impact on relaxation, circulation, fluid drainage, and recovery, including healing from injury or stress. However, results may vary from person to person and a combination of therapies may be more effective …

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REHABILITATION

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When the time comes for you to seek advise and guidance on an injury or pain that just won’t go away, then getting the right care is important, time critical and can also be difficult to find. At Strong For Life the goal is to find out what the issues are and find a suitable …

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BACK PAIN

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Is one of the most common complaints in modern society with 80% of people suffering from it at some point in their lives. The prevalence of back pain whether in the upper or lower back is on the increase. The reason for this is very simple and easily preventable however certain attitudes need to be …

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PREGNANCY

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Is a one of the most amazing times in a woman (and a man’s) life for multiple reasons. One, is that nothing will ever be the same again but also the transformation occurring and adaptations taking place inside your amazing body only happen during this event. As a father of two wonderful children (AKA monsters) …

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