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Lumbar Radiculopathy Typical Presentations by Level

December 29, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Lumbar radiculopathy can be challenging to recognize and diagnose since many conditions can cause radiating pain into the legs. This resource provides some tips for recognizing lumbar radiculopathy for clinicians and outlines typical presentations of dysfunction by level through the lumbar spine.
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Lower Leg Pain- Differential Diagnosis for Clinicians

December 29, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Lower leg pain is frequently the result of medial tibial stress syndrome, but there are other pathologies that can cause lower leg pain that the clinician should be aware of to make sure the patient gets appropriate referral and/or treatment to match their condition. This resource briefly summarizes differences in presentation between different common lower […]
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Hamstring Strains: What to Expect

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Hamstring injuries are common in all populations but account for a large portion of non-contact injuries in athletes such as soccer players. This handout outlines what hamstring injuries are, how they occur, how long to expect to recovery, and a simple way to determine readiness to return to sport.
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Gluteus Medius Exercises

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.
The gluteus medius is a common target for rehabilitation of the hip and leg. This exercise handout provides a collection of gluteus medius exercises that will help improve its strength. They are further classified for improving strength in the transverse plane and in the frontal plane.
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Evidence Based Exercise Sample Progression for Achilles Tendinopathy

December 24, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Achilles tendinopathy is commonly encountered by physical therapists and many people who participate in running based sports suffer from this condition. This piece outlines a sample loading protocol that can be used for achilles tendinopathy based on most current evidence.
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Achilles Tendon Pain: Answers to Common Questions

December 20, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Achilles tendinopathy is a common cause of pain in the back of the lower leg especially in active individuals. This handout outlines what achilles tendinopathy is, how it is managed, how it may be prevented and what risk factors may predispose you to developing this painful condition.
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