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Apr 8
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
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
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
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 4
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 23
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 6, 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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Reducing Low Back Muscle Tension, with Movement

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 28, 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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Step down progressions for healthier knees

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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Knee pain, Turkish get up, motor learning

Piotr Solowiej

May 15, 2020
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, 2020
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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