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Practical, plain-language guidance on pain, injury, and staying active, from the therapists who treat Lodi.

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Physical therapist checking a patient's joint range of motion

How Physical Therapy Can Help Arthritis

What arthritis actually is, and the hands-on and at-home treatments that ease pain and stiffness.

Person holding their wrist and forearm in discomfort

Can I Get Golfer’s Elbow if I Don’t Play Golf?

Golfer’s elbow shows up in plenty of people who’ve never swung a club. Here’s why.

Physical therapist checking a patient's shoulder mobility

How Physical Therapy Can Help a Frozen Shoulder

The three stages of a frozen shoulder, and how a targeted therapy plan moves you through them.

Patient using a recovery therapy chamber

Are You Tired of Being Tired?

When fatigue is more than just a bad night's sleep, and how movement can help.

Coach guiding a client through a barbell lift at the gym

Are There Any “Bad” Exercises I Should Not Do at the Gym?

Which common gym exercises carry the most injury risk, and safer ways to get the same results.

Older adult exercising outdoors with a resistance band

Anxiety Relief Suggestions for Seniors

Simple, practical ways for older adults to manage anxiety, including staying physically active.

Person doing a floor resistance-band exercise at home

Suggestions for a Pleasant Exercise Program

How to build an exercise routine you'll actually enjoy enough to stick with.

Therapist performing soft-tissue work on a patient's back

Easy Ways to Relieve Pain

Simple, low-effort strategies you can use at home to take the edge off everyday pain.

Physical therapist assessing a patient's back at home

How to Stay Independent When You Live Alone

Practical steps to stay safe and self-sufficient at home as you age.

Physical therapist examining a patient's neck

Easy Solutions for Tension Headaches

What causes tension headaches, and the physical therapy approaches that bring relief.

Hands stretching and checking a patient's foot

Inserts or Orthotics? What’s Right for Me?

The difference between over-the-counter inserts and custom orthotics, and how to choose.

Coach guiding an older adult through a cable-row exercise

Do You Want to Live Longer? Start by Feeling Younger

How staying active and mobile connects directly to long-term health.

Clinician examining a patient's knee on a treatment table

Will Simultaneous Bilateral Knee Replacement Be Right for You?

What to weigh when considering having both knees replaced at once.

Older adult doing treadmill gait training with a therapist

Fitness Tips for Seniors

Safe, effective ways for older adults to stay active and build strength.

Coach guiding a client through a lunge exercise

Is the “Seven-Minute Workout” Good for Me?

A look at the popular short workout trend, and who it actually works well for.

Group of seniors doing a floor therapy activity

Can You Improve Your Memory as You Age?

The link between physical activity and cognitive health as you get older.

Person holding their shoulder in discomfort

Protecting Your Shoulder During Summer Sports

Common shoulder injuries from summer activities, and how to prevent them.

Two people training together at the gym

The Pros and Cons of Working Out With Your Partner

What to consider before turning your workouts into a two-person routine.

Patient using crutches during post-surgical recovery

Why Physical Therapy Is Important After Surgery

How post-surgical therapy protects your results and speeds up recovery.

Patient using compression recovery boots

Hot or Cold? Deciding Between Heat and Ice for an Injury

A simple guide to knowing which one actually helps your injury, and when.

Person performing a mat mobility exercise

Are There Life-Long Exercises?

The exercises worth building into your routine at every stage of life.

Person sitting on the edge of a bed with back discomfort

What Happens When We Can’t Exercise?

The effects of prolonged inactivity on the body, and how to safely get moving again.

Coach and client training together with a medicine ball

Are All Calories Equal?

How the source of your calories affects energy, recovery, and how your body feels.

Grandparent lifting a baby overhead while lying on the floor

How to Carry Your Grandchild Without Breaking Your Back

Body mechanics that protect your back while lifting and carrying little ones.

Therapist assisting an older adult on a balance board

How Physical Therapists Help Seniors Increase Activity for Healthy Aging

How a therapist builds a safe activity plan tailored to an older adult's needs.

Therapist assessing a patient's forearm

What Every Golfer Should Know About Injuries

The most common golf injuries and how to keep them from sidelining your game.

Therapist performing manual work on a patient's lower back

Tips to Lessen Back Pain

Everyday habits and adjustments that can take pressure off an aching back.

Physical therapist assessing a patient's back

Bad Sleeping Habits Leading to Back Pain?

How your sleep position and mattress may be contributing to morning back pain.

Therapist fitting a patient with an ankle brace

Best Exercises for Ankle Sprain Treatment

Exercises that rebuild strength and stability after rolling an ankle.

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