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Over the past several years there has been a growing trend among the fitness and shoe wear communities to promote barefoot running or running with minimally supportive shoes. This shift has been brought to the forefront with the growing trend … Continue reading →

You are more likely to be hit by a bus than die from barbecuing; however, you should be aware of the dangers of one of our favorite pastimes- backyard barbecues.  Barbecued meats, fish and poultry can form two different types … Continue reading →

On May 18th, Conshohocken Physical Therapy participated in the 3rd annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life: Conshohocken at Sutcliffe Park. The day was a huge success filled with lots of walking, games, and sunshine! This year, the event raised … Continue reading →

Everyone has at least heard about, if not attempted working out with the latest trends in exercise like Crossfit, Insanity, and P90X. The allure is exciting; building better bodies, getting in shape with a guided workout routine and in the … Continue reading →

Physical therapists want you to know that equally important to the way you and your bike fit together is your own physical fitness.  Good flexibility of the hamstrings, quadriceps, and gluteal muscles is crucial because they generate the majority of … Continue reading →

After marrying a man who loves to golf, I quickly learned what the term “golf widow” meant.  If you are anything like me, then you know what it means to spend many spring, summer, fall and sometimes winter afternoons wondering … Continue reading →

Gardening is a hobby and family past time for many of us.  I appreciate the knowledge and expertise of the green-thumb folks, especially since so many attempts of my own have ended up wilted, withered or overrun with weeds!  Despite … Continue reading →

We often lose one of our favorite athletes to injuries. A common injury amongst professional athletes is the ACL tear. An ACL tear in a professional athlete requires surgical reconstruction of the damaged ligament.  Injuries to the ACL, anterior cruciate … Continue reading →

One of the most widely talked about work related injuries is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). With the increased reliance on computers for most jobs and for recreation (email/games/etc), it is no wonder there is a rise in the number of … Continue reading →

I have had many people ask me about what to do for “shin splints.”  In each case, they have resumed a regular exercise routine involving running.  My advice for them and for anyone else who might want to know about … Continue reading →

Everyone knows that you can walk into a Chiropractor’s office for treatment without being referred by a physician or other licensed health care professional, but did you know you also have this freedom when it comes to physical therapy?  Thanks … Continue reading →

Whenever you experience pain somewhere in your body, a careful evaluation of your entire body is needed to fully understand the origin of your dysfunction.  Just because the pain is located in your knee, for example, doesn’t mean that taking … Continue reading →

So many of us–too many of us–have jobs that require us to sit for prolonged periods of time.  Add up the time—forty hours per week, 52 weeks per year, year after year after year.  This amounts to a majority of … Continue reading →

By donating your organs, you are providing the possibility of renewed life for someone else in desperate need.  There are some facts you should know about organ donation so you can make an informed and most important decision in your … Continue reading →