AJ Kirkpatrick, PT, DPT
Ace Your Game: Physical Therapy insights from the US Open
The US Open of Tennis is here, and tennis enthusiasts around the world are eagerly watching their favorite athletes battle it out on the...
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AJ Kirkpatrick, PT, DPT
- Sep 6
- 3 min
Knee Hyperextensions In The NFL: A Travis Kelce Concern
Travis Kelce is widely regarded as one of the best Tight Ends in the NFL and recently, reports have surfaced suggesting that he...
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AJ Kirkpatrick, PT, DPT
- Aug 15
- 2 min
The Healing Power of Sleep: A Vital Component of Your Physical Therapy Journey
As advocates of holistic well-being and effective physical therapy, we're excited to discuss a topic that is often overlooked but plays a...
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Kevin Kapka, PT, DPT
- Aug 8
- 2 min
How Physical Therapy Can Help You Manage Lymphedema
Lymphedema is a condition that occurs when the lymphatic system is not working properly. This can lead to a buildup of lymph fluid in the...
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Kevin Kapka, PT, DPT
- Jul 20
- 2 min
High Ankle Sprains
High ankle sprains are often overlooked in comparison to their more common counterpart, the lateral ankle sprain, high ankle sprains can...
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Kevin Kapka, PT, DPT
- Jul 3
- 2 min
Posterior Cruciate ligament (PCL) Injuries
Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injuries are a relatively rare type of knee injury, accounting for only about 3-20% of all knee...
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AJ Kirkpatrick, PT, DPT
- Jun 21
- 2 min
Physical Therapy After Hip Replacement: What to Expect
Hip replacement surgery is a common and effective procedure for relieving pain and improving function in people with severe arthritis of...
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AJ Kirkpatrick, PT, DPT
- Jun 16
- 2 min
Rock Climbing: Finger Pain
Finger Pulley Strains: Understanding and Treating Them Rock climbing is an exciting and challenging sport that requires a lot of strength...
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AJ Kirkpatrick, PT, DPT
- Jun 12
- 2 min
Enhancing Ankle Stability: The Key to a Strong Foundation
Lets dive in to importance of ankle stability and how it impacts our overall well-being. Strong and stable ankles are crucial for...
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AJ Kirkpatrick, PT, DPT
- May 10
- 3 min
Can Physical Therapy Help My Low Back Pain?
Low back pain can be a debilitating condition that affects individuals of all ages and lifestyles. Fortunately, physical therapy offers a...
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AJ Kirkpatrick, PT, DPT
- May 3
- 2 min
Do I Have A Rotator Cuff Injury?
Rotator cuff injuries are a common type of injury that can occur in anyone, from athletes to desk workers. The rotator cuff is a group of...
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AJ Kirkpatrick, PT, DPT
- Apr 26
- 2 min
Golfer’s and Tennis Elbow
What is the difference between Golfer’s and Tennis Elbow? Golfer’s Elbow typically refers to pain on the inside of your elbow, while...
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Andrea O'Donnell, MA, NTP
- Apr 19
- 5 min
How Your Diet Impacts Your Workout Performance
As the saying goes, "you are what you eat," and when it comes to exercise, this couldn't be more true. What you eat before, during,and...
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Kevin Kapka, PT, DPT
- Nov 9, 2022
- 1 min
Runners: Static or Dynamic Stretching?
What is static vs dynamic stretching? Static stretching is the act of holding a muscle near its end range position for a period of time,...
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AJ Kirkpatrick, PT, DPT
- Sep 7, 2022
- 2 min
What Is Cupping?
Cupping, aka myofascial decompression, is a technique that has been used for thousands of years to improve mobility of the area of the...
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AJ Kirkpatrick, PT, DPT
- Aug 29, 2022
- 2 min
What Is Sciatica?
Sciatica is a term commonly used to describe radiating pain and/or numbness/tingling into the buttocks and/or anywhere down into the back...
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Kevin Kapka, PT, DPT
- Aug 19, 2022
- 1 min
What Is A Cervicogenic Headache?
Roughly 47% of the global population suffers from headaches and 20% of that population suffers from cervicogenic headaches (CGHs). That...
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AJ Kirkpatrick, PT, DPT
- Jul 14, 2022
- 3 min
What Is Jumper's Knee?
Patellar tendonitis, typically referred to as jumper's knee, is an inflammation of the tendon or cord of fibrous tissue that attaches the...
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Kevin Kapka, PT, DPT
- Jul 8, 2022
- 2 min
What is Frozen Shoulder?
Adhesive capsulitis, otherwise known as frozen shoulder, is a painful condition that results in limitations in range of motion in the...
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Kevin Kapka, PT, DPT
- Jun 22, 2022
- 2 min
Will I Need A Total Hip Replacement Surgery After FAI Surgery?
What is FAI and what are the options for recovery? FAI, otherwise known as femoroacetabular impingement, is an anatomic abnormality of...
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