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    Dr. Piotr Solowiej PT, DPT
    • Feb 13, 2019
    • 5 min

    When it Hurts to Move

    For those that are experiencing persistent pain, movement and activity can be a constant source of strife. Logically the reaction is to decr
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    5 Physical Therapy Misconceptions
    Dr. Piotr Solowiej PT, DPT
    • Jan 29, 2019
    • 3 min

    5 Physical Therapy Misconceptions

    One of the biggest problems the physical therapy profession has is that there is poor public awareness about the benefits of physical therap
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    Is Inflammation Good or Bad?
    Dr. Piotr Solowiej PT, DPT
    • Jan 16, 2019
    • 3 min

    Is Inflammation Good or Bad?

    The good or the bad depends on the situation you are in. In regards to acute musculoskeletal injury, I will point out that inflammation is a
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    Back pain and core strength, does it matter?
    Dr. Piotr Solowiej PT, DPT
    • Jul 9, 2018
    • 1 min

    Back pain and core strength, does it matter?

    One common culprit, is performance trunk musculature - or core strength. This is often blamed as the source of back pain. And sometimes, it
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    ABCs of PT: Always Build Confidence
    Dr. Piotr Solowiej PT, DPT
    • Jul 1, 2018
    • 3 min

    ABCs of PT: Always Build Confidence

    Life is going to keep coming at you with challenges. Whatever they are, keep trying. Keep moving. Be anti-fragile.
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    I have a bad: (name a body part)
    Dr. Piotr Solowiej PT, DPT
    • May 5, 2018
    • 2 min

    I have a bad: (name a body part)

    The human body is incredibly resilient. Given the right environment and stimulus, even the worst injuries recover.
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    Force Vectors and Knee Pain
    Dr. Piotr Solowiej PT, DPT
    • Feb 24, 2018
    • 2 min

    Force Vectors and Knee Pain

    Continue reading to learn about how the direction of force applied against the knee can influence function and pain.
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    Low Back Pain: Discussion Points from MDT Course
    Dr. Piotr Solowiej PT, DPT
    • Feb 5, 2018
    • 3 min

    Low Back Pain: Discussion Points from MDT Course

    If someone hurts their back by bending over to brush their teeth, or putting on their socks in the morning, to me that says a lot more about
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    Low Back Pain and MDT: aka the McKenzie Method
    Dr. Piotr Solowiej PT, DPT
    • Feb 2, 2018
    • 5 min

    Low Back Pain and MDT: aka the McKenzie Method

    If you are experiencing low back, neck, or extremity pain you may benefit from a mechanical evaluation to identify if a direction of prefere
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    In Search of Perfect Posture and Body Mechanics
    Dr. Piotr Solowiej PT, DPT
    • Dec 4, 2017
    • 1 min

    In Search of Perfect Posture and Body Mechanics

    Do you think certain posture's can cause pain? Check out this short post and the video (embedded) to learn when you should, and more imp
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    Back Pain Misconceptions
    Dr. Piotr Solowiej PT, DPT
    • Dec 4, 2017
    • 3 min

    Back Pain Misconceptions

    There are numerous strategies used for the treatment of low back pain. Some classic ones are being justly challenged due to their ineffectiv
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    Pills Are Not the Answer to Pain
    Dr. Piotr Solowiej PT, DPT
    • Nov 4, 2017
    • 1 min

    Pills Are Not the Answer to Pain

    As the scientific community continues to explore the complexities of pain physiology, it is becoming increasingly apparent that there is no
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