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Free physical therapy guides

Question-and-answer guides, e-guides and at-home exercises from EW Motion Therapy's physical therapists and personal trainers. Pick a program, then download what you need.

Guides

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20 Questions

Sports

Dance Stronger, Perform Better

Elevate your performance and prevent injuries with practical tips from physical therapy experts who understand dancers and their unique athletic demands.

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20 Questions

Dry needling

Muscle Pain Relief Starts Here

How dry needling helps relieve recurring pain and tension in your muscles so you can feel and move better every day.

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20 Questions

Sports

Your Golf Questions Answered Here

Download this free guide with 20 essential golf answers covering swing mechanics, injury prevention, equipment choices, and performance tips.

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20 Questions

Sports

Your Gymnastics Questions Answered

Get clear answers to 20 essential questions about injury prevention, recovery, and peak performance.

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20 Questions

Nutrition

Your Nutrition Questions, Answered

People are all unique. Cut through diet confusion with evidence-based answers from experts.

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20 Questions

Physical therapy

Your Complete Guide to Physical Therapy

Discover how physical therapy helps you recover faster, reduce pain, and return to activities you love.

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20 Questions

Personal training

Transform Your Fitness Journey

Get professional guidance on strength training, weight loss, and achieving your fitness goals safely and effectively.

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20 Questions

Clinical Pilates

Your Complete Clinical Pilates Guide

Discover how Pilates transforms your body, from core strength to injury recovery and beyond.

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20 Questions

Sports

Learn How to Run Your Best

Discover proven strategies for training, recovery, and injury prevention to reach your running goals.

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20 Questions

Women's health

Your Women's Health Questions Answered

Discover how physical therapy supports you through pregnancy, postpartum, and pelvic floor concerns with this comprehensive guide.

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E-Guide

Dry needling

Dry Needling For Real Pain Relief

What works to alleviate recurring muscle tension and ongoing pain so you can say goodbye to frustrations with temporary fixes.

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At-Home Exercises

Dry needling

Stop Muscle Pain Naturally

Learn simple, at-home methods, plus when professional dry needling delivers lasting relief from chronic muscle pain.

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E-Guide

Physical therapy

Finding the Best Path to Orthopedic Recovery

We compare three different treatment approaches and show you which ones actually address the root cause and can get you back to 100%.

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At-Home Exercises

Physical therapy

Physical Therapy: Try This at Home

A cheat sheet to the foundational movements physical therapists recommend to their patients to relieve your daily pain and suffering.

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At-Home Exercises

Personal training

Personal Training at Home: Know Where to Start

Get five physical therapist-approved exercises you can do today and discover which training approach is actually designed for your body and your goals.

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E-Guide

Clinical Pilates

Clinical Pilates for All Ages

How Pilates outperforms other medical interventions so you can build strength and flexibility that lasts a lifetime.

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At-Home Exercises

Clinical Pilates

Start Pilates at Home

Beginner exercises with detailed instructions from certified physical therapists so you can learn the right way and stay safe.

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At-Home Exercises

Women's health

Leaks, Pain, and Pressure: 5 At-Home Exercises

Answers and real exercises you can try on your own time to start feeling more confident today.

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Videos

Dry needling

What Is Dry Needling

Curious about dry needling but not sure what to expect? This video covers what dry needling is, how it differs from acupuncture, and when it may or may not be the right fit, so you can decide if it's worth trying for your symptoms.

Physical therapy

Cervical Fusion Dos and Don'ts

Cervical fusion can effectively treat herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and degenerative disc disease, but recovery matters just as much as the procedure itself. Watch to learn the dos and don'ts for the best possible outcome.

Physical therapy

What Is Physical Therapy?

Not sure if physical therapy is right for you? This video breaks down what physical therapy is, what to expect from your therapist, and how it works; so you can decide if it's the right fit for your recovery.

Physical therapy

Hip Labrum Repair

A hip labrum tear can significantly impact your daily life and more severe tears may require surgery. This video walks you through the hip labrum repair process, what recovery looks like, and how physical therapy can help you get back to full strength.

Physical therapy

Essential Exercises For Total Knee Replacement Recovery

Finished physical therapy after your total knee replacement and ready for the next step? This video walks you through 12 essential exercises to keep building strength and mobility as you continue your recovery.

Physical therapy

Why Are My Hamstrings Tight?

Tight hamstrings can affect the way you move more than you might think. This video explains what causes hamstring tightness, how it impacts your movement, and what you can do, including physical therapy, to loosen them up for good.

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