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Dr. Piotr Solowiej PT, DPT
- Feb 14, 2019
- 2 min
Pigeon Superstitions and College Pranks
The notion that two factors or events can be correlated, yet independent, is not a natural one. Our brains crave causality. This is the clas
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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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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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Dr. Piotr Solowiej PT, DPT
- Dec 10, 2018
- 2 min
The Wall-e Prophecy
As a physical therapist in outpatient rehabilitations, my job is to work with people and guide them to find a way to enhance their physical
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Dr. Piotr Solowiej PT, DPT
- Oct 3, 2018
- 1 min
Point Out The Good
As physical therapists, I think we can get caught up in finding what's "wrong" with a client or patient. Sometimes we need to
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Dr. Piotr Solowiej PT, DPT
- Oct 2, 2018
- 1 min
Movement/sport with an injury
Typically an injury takes us out of the sports and activities we love to do. However, with an open mind and some modification or adaptations
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Dr. Piotr Solowiej PT, DPT
- Sep 26, 2018
- 3 min
What to do about those tight hamstrings...
These principles can be applied anywhere in the body, not just the hamstrings. If you're constantly stretching a "tight" area
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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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Dr. Piotr Solowiej PT, DPT
- Jul 6, 2018
- 1 min
My patients teach me most of what I know
When working with any of these clients, the most important thing to do is listen to their story so that their care can be individualized.
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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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Dr. Piotr Solowiej PT, DPT
- May 17, 2018
- 1 min
Your rights as a patient (physical therapy)
If you're in a clinic or under the care of a provider that doesn't suit you, or treat you in a way that makes you feel valued - find
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Dr. Piotr Solowiej PT, DPT
- May 10, 2018
- 1 min
What can Physical Therapy do for me?
At Team Sapiens Physical Therapy we offer complimentary discovery sessions where you can come talk to us for half an hour to see if we'r
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Dr. Piotr Solowiej PT, DPT
- May 3, 2018
- 1 min
Illinois Direct Access Passes (The House)!
This important legislation will provide better and faster access to physical therapists for all populations (Medicare included). This means
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Dr. Karen Fernandez, PT, DPT
- Apr 17, 2018
- 3 min
We treat Humans, not MRI's
It is fair to say that the healthcare field has had some great advancements. We can now see the integrity of internal human structures in a
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Dr. Piotr Solowiej PT, DPT
- Apr 14, 2018
- 4 min
Is Weight Training Dangerous for Kids?
Anyone can instruct an exercise. Not everyone can do it at a level that ensures safety in the long run. Let me assure the reader that at Tac
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Dr. Piotr Solowiej PT, DPT
- Apr 12, 2018
- 3 min
A Major Milestone
One of the most powerful thoughts about last weekends course is that in order to initiate treatment for a certain condition, you had better
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Dr. Piotr Solowiej PT, DPT
- Dec 14, 2017
- 4 min
Co-Creative Coaching
We know what it’s like to not be heard. To receive subpar care. We know what it’s like to be stuck in a system organized in a way that resul
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Dr. Piotr Solowiej PT, DPT
- Nov 7, 2017
- 2 min
Physical Therapy Myth: It hurts!
One of the biggest misconceptions about physical therapy is that it hurts. That is the opposite of what I view PT to be. As a therapist, I w
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