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Piotr Solowiej

Nov 6
2 min

Stop guessing...

The body is complex enough, I prefer not to guess.

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Piotr Solowiej

Nov 4
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
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
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
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
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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Reducing Low Back Muscle Tension, with Movement

Piotr Solowiej

Aug 23
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 28
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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Step down progressions for healthier knees

Piotr Solowiej

May 24
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
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
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
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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Knee pain, Turkish get up, motor learning

Piotr Solowiej

May 15
1 min

Knee pain, Turkish get up, motor learning

Reflecting on a physical therapy session that involved problem solving through an inefficiency in movement.

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Piotr Solowiej

May 13
1 min

Quarantine Games: Shoe Challenge

Another movement challenge for you to try with your families. This one will put spine/hip mobility, as well as coordination to the test.

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Piotr Solowiej

May 12
1 min

Neck pain problem solving

An inside look into physical therapy intervention development and problem solving related to neck pain.

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Piotr Solowiej

May 11
1 min

Groin injury rehab progressions

The Copenhagen adductor exercise, or hold is a well researched tool that can be utilized both for reduction of groin injury risk, as well as

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Low back pain, fear of skiing, building confidence

Piotr Solowiej

May 10
1 min

Low back pain, fear of skiing, building confidence

In this video I discuss the physical therapy decision making for a low back pain case where the person is fearful of returning to skiing.

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Piotr Solowiej

May 8
1 min

Specific low back pain: continued

A follow up to the video on specific low back pain in a diver, to discuss additional important considerations.

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Piotr Solowiej

May 7
1 min

Split squat (aka lunge) progressions

Knee pain often comes with the advice to never do lunges. We think that's silly.

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Piotr Solowiej

May 6
1 min

Low back extension stretches

This video presents a series of low back extension exercises.

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