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Physio sports injury back of leg
3 Mar 2020

Why Do I Have Pain In The Back Of My Leg While Running?

Dr. Lauren SchnidmanInjury, Running, Stretching

You just can’t seem to figure out what is causing your pain in the back of leg while running. Sound familiar? You may be experiencing something called “neural tension.” It’s not just muscles that get tight; our nerves can also be susceptible to decreased movement. Sciatic nerve irritation (“sciatica”) can sometimes be confused for hamstring…

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4 Oct 2019

Foam Rolling: Can it Benefit You?

Dr. Lauren SchnidmanStretching

Self-myofascial release, or foam rolling, has been touted as the method of priming and recovering muscles. But what is it actually doing? How does it work? When should I “roll out”? Let’s get into all of that and clear up all confusion about foam rolling and how it can benefit you.  Anatomy Brief: What is…

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15 Jul 2019

Active vs Passive Stretching: Which is Best?

Dr. Lauren SchnidmanNews, Stretching

Stretching is an integral part of physical therapy treatment at In Motion Physical Therapy. It increases muscle length, promotes alignment of muscle fibers, and improves joint range of motion (ROM). Stretching also decreases pain associated with musculoskeletal conditions like arthritis or overuse. Because of this, stretching is an important part of a comprehensive exercise program…

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