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Knee pain, Turkish get up, motor learning
Reflecting on a physical therapy session that involved problem solving through an inefficiency in movement.

Piotr Solowiej
May 15, 20201 min read


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.

Piotr Solowiej
May 13, 20201 min read


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

Piotr Solowiej
May 12, 20201 min read


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

Piotr Solowiej
May 11, 20201 min read


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.

Piotr Solowiej
May 10, 20201 min read


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

Piotr Solowiej
May 8, 20201 min read


Split squat (aka lunge) progressions
Knee pain often comes with the advice to never do lunges. We think that's silly.

Piotr Solowiej
May 7, 20201 min read


Low back extension stretches
This video presents a series of low back extension exercises.

Piotr Solowiej
May 6, 20201 min read


Quarantine Games: Stick Challenge 3
Alright this challenge is the biggest mobility test yet.

Piotr Solowiej
May 6, 20201 min read


Specific low back pain
A look into the physical therapy examination process for a high school diver, with specific low back pain. I discuss relevant exam elements.

Piotr Solowiej
May 5, 20201 min read


Dog walking after knee replacement
In this video I present a hurdle encountered in the recovery process from a total knee arthroplasty/replacement (TKA) procedure.

Piotr Solowiej
May 3, 20201 min read


Simple at home low back strengthening exercise
A demonstration of a simple, low back, strengthening exercise that can be done at home with minimal set up or equipment.

Piotr Solowiej
May 2, 20201 min read


Hip and knee stretch variations
The first part of the video shows varying difficulty and tinkering with the popular "couch stretch" for the quads and hip flexor muscles.

Piotr Solowiej
May 1, 20201 min read


Low back stretches: extension loss
This video presents a series of low back extension exercises. These may be useful for people that have reduced mobility in bending backward.

Piotr Solowiej
May 1, 20201 min read


Low back stretches: flexion loss
This video presents a series of low back flexion exercises. These may be useful for people that have reduced mobility in bending forward.

Piotr Solowiej
Apr 29, 20201 min read


Principles of posture
Some thoughts on posture and computer ergonomics. My thoughts may not be what you would expect coming from a physical therapist.

Piotr Solowiej
Apr 28, 20201 min read


Quarantine Games: Ground mobility challenge
Another quarantine challenge for you and your families. Get to and off the ground without the use of your hands.

Piotr Solowiej
Apr 26, 20201 min read


Osteoporosis
A recent discussion with a patient revealed they were missing a critical component in managing their osteoporosis.

Piotr Solowiej
Apr 24, 20201 min read


Quarantine Games: Stick Challenge 2
Same idea as yesterday but in reverse. Seems simple but hold judgement until you try it.

Piotr Solowiej
Apr 24, 20201 min read


Quarantine Games: Stick Challenge #1
Another movement challenge to try during the stay at home order. All you need is a stick.

Piotr Solowiej
Apr 23, 20201 min read
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