Piotr Solowiej
Upper back and neck stretching
Recently I have been using a medicine ball to stretch the upper back into extension (backbend).
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Piotr Solowiej
- Apr 30, 2021
- 3 min
Exercise caution...on the internet
Information colors how people view their body, movement, and symptoms. However, one of the best things about the internet is also the worst.
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Piotr Solowiej
- Apr 7, 2021
- 2 min
Knee pain (way) post ACL repair
Today I saw a new client for an evaluation of their knee pain. One was recently injured and the other has a history of ACL tear.
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Piotr Solowiej
- Mar 23, 2021
- 2 min
Should an 80 year old be doing this?
There is an age associated decline in strength and fitness as we get older. That does not mean senior years have to be so difficult.
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Piotr Solowiej
- Mar 14, 2021
- 2 min
Removing barriers
As a physical therapist, exercise prescription is one of my go to tools. However, things don't always go to plan so adaptability is key.
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Piotr Solowiej
- Mar 12, 2021
- 2 min
What moves you?
Treadmills and iron weights aren't the only ways to get the physical activity we need to keep our bodies healthy.
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Piotr Solowiej
- Mar 3, 2021
- 2 min
The only faces you will see
It can get taken for granted that a person is "getting physical therapy." But that's not really how it works.
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Piotr Solowiej
- Feb 22, 2021
- 2 min
Falls and balance training
Snow and ice in the winter season are cause for caution when walking outside. Leaving the home can be a real hazard.
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Piotr Solowiej
- Nov 5, 2020
- 2 min
Stop guessing...
The body is complex enough, I prefer not to guess.
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Piotr Solowiej
- Nov 4, 2020
- 3 min
Research your physical therapist
Reviews drive many choices in modern times. Why should physical therapy be any different? You deserve the best so do your research.
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Piotr Solowiej
- Oct 23, 2020
- 2 min
Golfing (and living) better
By no means am I a golf expert. I know as much about golf as I know about rocket science.
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Piotr Solowiej
- Oct 11, 2020
- 4 min
What happens if I go somewhere else?
Keep an eye out for the following 3 things that may signal you are receiving subpar physical therapy.
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Piotr Solowiej
- Sep 27, 2020
- 2 min
Thank you for pushing me
That was the salutation from a client at the end of my last session for the day. Here's the scenario...
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Piotr Solowiej
- Sep 4, 2020
- 2 min
One on one
A client said something to the effect of, "I'm going to miss how nice it is having this attention once the pandemic situation calms down and
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Piotr Solowiej
- Aug 23, 2020
- 1 min
Reducing Low Back Muscle Tension, with Movement
People with a history of pain function with a high level of muscle tension. Certain movement strategies can help reduce this.
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Piotr Solowiej
- Jul 27, 2020
- 2 min
Telehealth Physical Therapy
Distance from a provider shouldn't limit anyone from obtaining high quality, physical therapy and professional guidance.
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Piotr Solowiej
- May 24, 2020
- 1 min
Step down progressions for healthier knees
This video demonstrates progressions of a step down exercise, commonly used in physical therapy programs for knee pain or injury.
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Piotr Solowiej
- May 22, 2020
- 1 min
Hamstrings at home
This video covers progressions of hamstring strengthening exercises (from bridges to Nordics) all from the comfort of your home.
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Piotr Solowiej
- May 19, 2020
- 1 min
Low back pain extension preference
Many, but not all, acute low back pain cases have a sensitivity to a specific direction of motion. This is termed: directional preference.
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Piotr Solowiej
- May 17, 2020
- 1 min
Low back pain flexion recovery
Bending (flexing) or twisting the spine are often cited as the the catalyst for low back pain or injury.
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