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Parents, quickly identify signs of  injury in your student athlete. Ailments aren’t always obvious during practice but can manifest later at home. Read more:

Back pain is frustrating and debilitating, some treatments can be expensive or personally invasive, and perhaps even unnecessary. Click here to read more:

As student-athletes train over the summer, preparing to head back to the practice fields later this season, injuries are going to happen. Despite concerted efforts to reduce and prevent sports injuries, it’s impossible to eliminate them from sports.  So in order to ensure injuries are diagnosed and treated quickly, before they worsen, it’s paramount parents and … Read more

How many miles can you log on a typical, well-made pair of running shoes? According to experts including physical therapists, the usual estimates place the mileage somewhere between 350 to 550 miles. That’s assuming you found a good pair of running shoes – a pair that’s been properly fitted to your feet and to your … Read more

It’s vacation season, and for many that means visiting faraway friends, exploring new places and possibly even crossing some things off the ol’ bucket list. Unfortunately, traveling often also means lots of sitting, interrupted sleep patterns due to time zone changes, unhealthy eating, and workout routines that are sporadic, if not nonexistent. According to Philadelphia … Read more

It’s vacation season, and for many that means visiting faraway friends, exploring new places and possibly even crossing some things off the ol’ bucket list.  Unfortunately, traveling often also means lots of sitting, interrupted sleep patterns due to time zone changes, unhealthy eating, and workout routines that are sporadic, if not nonexistent.  According to Philadelphia physical therapist Chris McKenzie, however, … Read more

The longer days and warmer weather of spring can be invigorating, enticing runners of all levels to up their games. But while this time of year may motivate one to increase the duration, frequency and intensity of their runs, be cautious, say physical therapists and other medical professionals. After all, if the increase is too … Read more

Studies show about three-quarters of all Americans will experience foot pain at some point in their lives. Of them, more than 2 million people who seek treatment each year will learn they suffer from an overuse condition called plantar fasciitis. Fortunately, according to Philadelphia physical therapist Chris McKenzie, most cases of plantar fasciitis are both … Read more

While annual statistics are bleak when it comes to the success rates of New Year’s resolutions, don’t conclude that goalsetting is a fruitless endeavor, says physical therapist Dr. Chris McKenzie. Simply resolve to set smarter goals. “This time of year, goals often reflect a commitment to better health, which I definitely applaud,” said Dr. McKenzie, … Read more