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EW Physical Therapy Blog

Physical Therapy blog articles by EW Motion Therapy

Inhale, Exhale, Repeat: Proper Techniques and Benefits of Healthy Breathing

The Best-Reviewed Gymnastics Gyms in Birmingham, Alabama

Plantar Fasciitis: How Physical Therapy Can Help

Single Leg Balance: Why It's More Than Standing On One Foot

Catching Good Zzzs: What Are The Best Sleeping Positions?

Flexibility vs. Mobility: Why They Are Not Interchangeable Terms

Why Do My Feet Hurt While Running? Tips To Relieve Foot Pain

Overtraining in Athletes: Tips and Tricks To Avoid It During Your Season

How Can I Manage Work Stress? Coping Mechanisms To Use At Work and Home

Do Runners Need Physical Therapy? Benefits for Training, Healing, and Preventing Injuries

Meniscus Tear Recovery: How Can Physical Therapy Help?

Should I Get a Total Shoulder Replacement? Considerations and How Physical Therapy Can Help

Incontinence During Exercise: How Can Physical Therapy Help?

Yoga vs. Pilates: Which Movement Practice Is Best For Me?

Stress Incontinence: How Physical Therapy Can Help

Why Is My Upper Back Stiff and Tight? Potential Causes and How Physical Therapy Can Help

Bad Posture: How and Why You Should Fix It

Why Does My Arm Hurt When I Throw a Baseball? How Physical Therapy Can Help

Why Do I Have a Headache? Potential Causes and Treatment Options

CBD Oil 101: Uses and Benefits

How To Throw a Baseball Harder: A Physical Therapist's Top 3 Tips

Why Does My Knee Hurt? Potential Causes and Treatment Options

What Is Blood Flow Restriction, and How Can It Help Me?

Can Dry Needling Help Muscle Spasms? Causes and Options For Treatment

Off-Season Training: Why Is It Important For Every Athlete?

MRI vs. X-Ray vs. CT Scan: Which Is Right For Me?

Why Does My Shoulder Hurt Reaching Up? Causes and Potential Treatment

HIIT vs. CrossFit: Which Is Right For Me?

What Is Cross-Training? Benefits and Why You Need It In Your Routine

Should I Worry About Clicking or Popping Joints? Why They Are Mostly Normal

Can Dry Needling Help Migraines? Causes and Potential Treatment

Physical Therapy For Scoliosis: How Can It Help?

Daily Vitamins: Should I Take Them?

Intermittent Fasting: Should I Try It To Lose Weight?

The Top 11 Walking Shoes of 2022

The Best Personal Training in Trussville, Alabama

The 15 Best Running Shoes of 2022

Physical Therapy For Lymphedema: How Can It Help?

Mental Health of Young Female Athletes: Common Issues and Treatments

How Can Young Female Athletes Stay Healthy? Common Issues and Potential Treatment

What Is Inflammation? Potential Causes and Ways To Decrease Effects

Does Hypermobility Lead To Instability? How To Build A Balanced Body

Gymnastics Movement Specialists: Who Are They and Why Do You Need One?

Can Physical Therapy Help Frozen Shoulder? Potential Causes and Treatment

CoreAlign vs. Pilates Reformer: Which One Is Right For Me?

Reformer, Chair, Mat, or Tower? Comparing Pilates Equipment

The Best Massage Therapy in Birmingham, Alabama

Deep Tissue, Swedish, or Shiatsu? Comparing Types of Massage With Physical Therapy

Sleep Deprivation and Anxiety: How To Improve Both In Your Routine

Does Inflammation Affect Sleep? How To Decrease Inflammation and Sleep Better

Pregnancy Back Pain: How Can Physical Therapy Help?

CoreAlign: What Is It And How Can It Help You?

Massage vs. EW BodyWork: Which Treatment Is Right For Me?

Personal Training vs. Group Exercise Classes: Which Is Right For Me?

Stroke Rehabilitation: How Can Physical Therapy Help?

Benefits of Custom Orthotics: Should You Get Them?

Physical Therapy For Prolapse: How Can It Help?

Supplements For Fitness: Which Ones Are Right For Me?

Hypertonic vs. Hypotonic Pelvic Floor Muscles: How Physical Therapy Can Help

Physical Therapy During Pregnancy: How Can It Help?

Pelvic Floor Pain: How Can Physical Therapy Help?

Physical Therapy For Herniated Discs: How Can It Help?

How Can Physical Therapy Help With Labor and Delivery?

Physical Therapy For Fibromyalgia: How Can It Help?

OB/GYN vs. Midwife: Which Specialist Is Right For Me?

Physical Therapy For Sports Hernias: How Can It Help?

Physical Therapy For MS: How Can It Help?

Physical Therapy For ALS: How Can It Help?

What Is Neuropathy? How Physical Therapy Can Help

The Best Running Shoe Stores in Tuscaloosa, Alabama

The Best Running Shoe Stores in Birmingham, Alabama

Weight Watchers vs. Atkins: Comparing Popular Weight Loss Plans

What Is EW Nutrition?

Nutrition and Diabetes: How To Build a Diabetic Diet

What Is a Health Savings Account? A Beginner's Guide

Dry Needling With Electrical Stimulation: Is It Right For You?

Postpartum Rehab: Why Is It So Important?

Food and Inflammation: How To Decrease Inflammation in Your Diet

Diastasis Recti Recovery: Why Is It So Important?

Dry Needling vs. Acupuncture: Which Treatment Is Right For You?

Hydration Tips: How Much Water Should You Drink?

Habit-Based Nutrition Plans: Sustainability Meets Affordability

Physical Therapy For Incontinence: How To Help Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Is A Nutrition Specialist Worth The Cost? How To Find the Right One

Vegetarian vs. Vegan: Comparing Plant-Based Eating Lifestyles

Are Paid Weight Loss Plans Worth It? Potential Benefits and Drawbacks

Dietitian vs. Nutritionist vs. Nutrition Coach: Which One Is Right For Me?

What To Eat For Muscle Recovery

The Best Nutrition Specialists in Birmingham, Alabama

Good Carbs, Proteins, and Fats: Examples and Why They Should Be In Your Diet

What Is My Core? Reasons You Should Engage It Regularly

What Is Spondylolisthesis, And How Can Physical Therapy Help?

How To Manage Stress With 3 Key Lifestyle Choices

How To Activate Your Glutes and Why It's Important

What is Functional Movement? Why It's Important and How Physical Therapy Can Help

Sciatica vs. Neuropathy: Diagnosing and Treating Nerve Pain

Balance Issues: Causes and Tips for Management

Why Are My Hamstrings Tight? Causes and Tips for Management

Will Physical Therapy Help Me? Action Items To Ensure Progress

How Can Physical Therapy Help Parkinson's Disease?

How Does Parkinson's Disease Affect Movement?

Comparing Physical Therapy Clinics in Trussville, Alabama

The Top 3 Pilates Studios in Tuscaloosa, Alabama

The Best Pilates in Birmingham, Alabama

The Best Personal Training in Birmingham, Alabama

Walking Shoes vs. Running Shoes

What To Look For in Running Shoes

Personal Training v. Physical Therapy

Migraines vs. Headaches: Differences, Causes, and Treatments

How Can I Improve Posture At My Desk? Tips For Office Workers

How Can I Improve Running Mechanics?

How to Recover From Joint Replacement Surgery

Can I Exercise While Pregnant?

Ice or Heat? How to Choose One, Both, or Neither

How to Choose the Right Pilates Instructor

How Much Does Pilates Cost?

What Is Pilates? History, Benefits, and Whether You Should Try It

How to Choose the Right Personal Trainer

How Much Does Personal Training Cost?

What Is Personal Training? Benefits, Risks, and Whether You Should Try It

Is My Physical Therapy Working? How To See Progress

How To Exercise Before a Joint Surgery

Physical Therapy vs. Massage Therapy

Physical Therapy vs. Occupational Therapy

Physical Therapists vs. Chiropractors: Which Professional Should I See?

How Much Does Physical Therapy Cost Without Insurance?

Should Runners Do Weight Training?

What Is Dry Needling?

What Is EW Run?

What Is A Physical Therapy Evaluation?

Pros and Cons of Physical Therapy

What Are Physical Therapy Specialties?

What Should Runners Eat? Diet Tips and Foods To Avoid

Running Through Pain: When You Should Stop

Shin Splints: Tips For Recovery

Runner's Recovery Routine

Golf Lessons: Pros, Cons, and Why They Might Be Worth It

Golf Pro/Swing Coach v. Golf Movement Specialist

How Much Do Golf Lessons Cost?

How Do I Choose the Right Golf Instructor? Sport and Personal Qualities To Look For

The EW Golf Evaluation: How You Can Play Better Golf

What Is EW Golf?

Am I Too Young/Old for Physical Therapy? Benefits for Children and Seniors

Race Training for Beginners: Your Questions Answered

What Do Physical Therapists Do?

When Should Runners Stretch? Why Dynamic Warm-Ups Are Best

The Female Triad: Causes, Warning Signs, and Prevention

Local Clinic vs. National Chain: Pros & Cons

Nutrition and Physical Therapy: How a Balanced Diet Helps You Recover

How to Prepare for Physical Therapy: The Definitive Checklist

What Is Manual Therapy? A Beginner's Guide

Should I See a Physical Therapist?

Physical Therapy Pricing Guide

Is EW Motion Therapy Right for Me?

How to Choose the Right Physical Therapist: 8 Top Tips

How Long Does Physical Therapy Take? Stages and Key Factors

How Does Physical Therapy Work?

Does Health Insurance Cover Physical Therapy?

Do I Need Physical Therapy After Surgery? Benefits and Importance

Do I Need a Referral for Physical Therapy?

Comparing Physical Therapy Clinics in Tuscaloosa, AL

Comparing Physical Therapy Clinics in Birmingham, AL

Can Physical Therapy Help With Weight Loss? Your Questions Answered

What Is Physical Therapy? Definition, Purpose, and Uses

What to Look For in a Physical Therapy Clinic/Wellness Center

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