Can you run while pregnant? It’s the question I hear from patients at PhysioFit the moment their pregnancy test comes back — usually with running shoes already in hand and a mix of excitement and hesitation about what to do next. The short answer is that for some women, yes, running can be safe in […]
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How to strengthen your rotator cuff is one of the most common questions I get from patients at PhysioFit — usually from people who already know they should be doing shoulder exercises but keep getting shut down by pain every time they try. That cycle is the real problem, and it’s what I want to
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Shockwave therapy vs dry needling is one of those comparisons that sounds like a head-to-head matchup, but it really isn’t. They’re two completely different tools, designed for different problems, and at PhysioFit I get asked to compare them because patients often hear about both and aren’t sure which one fits their situation. In this article
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The Pilates vs yoga question is one I hear often, and most of the time the person asking isn’t trying to crown a winner — they’re trying to figure out which one will actually help their body, their goals, and their schedule. At PhysioFit we work with patients on both sides of the question, and
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The Pilates vs physical therapy question lands in my inbox almost every week — usually from someone in pain, trying to figure out which one will actually help. At PhysioFit we offer both, which means I’m not in the business of picking sides. The honest answer is that they do different things, they fit different
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Pilates for back pain is one of the most common questions I get from patients at PhysioFit, and for good reason — back stiffness, poor posture, and a weak core almost always travel together. The good news is that when Pilates is done thoughtfully and matched to your body, it can quiet pain, retrain alignment,
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When it comes to treating tendon pain, heel pain, or chronic soft tissue conditions, two options often come up in the same conversation: shockwave vs cortisone injection. Both can provide pain relief — but they work differently, have different goals, and suit different situations. This post breaks down the key differences so you can have
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Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment I use every day at PhysioFit to help people heal from chronic pain and injuries that haven’t responded to anything else. By delivering acoustic waves into injured tissue, shockwave therapy stimulates your body’s own repair process — improving blood flow, reducing pain, and rebuilding tissue at the cellular level.
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What is pelvic floor therapy? It’s one of the most searched and least understood topics in physical rehabilitation — and if you’re dealing with leakage, pelvic pain, pressure, or postpartum recovery, understanding it could change everything. This post covers what pelvic floor therapy is, how it works, who it helps, and what to expect from
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Pelvic floor exercises are one of the most effective tools for building stability, improving bladder and bowel control, and supporting recovery after pregnancy or surgery — yet most people either don’t know how to do them correctly or don’t realize they need them at all. This post covers everything you need to know: what pelvic
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Vagus nerve stimulation is one of the most powerful tools in modern physical therapy — and one of the least understood. If you’ve been living with chronic pain, nerve symptoms, or pelvic dysfunction that hasn’t fully responded to conventional treatment, vagus nerve stimulation may be the missing piece. This guide covers how it works, how
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