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    Should an 80 year old be doing this?
    Piotr Solowiej
    • Mar 23, 2021
    • 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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    Removing barriers
    Piotr Solowiej
    • Mar 14, 2021
    • 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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    The only faces you will see
    Piotr Solowiej
    • Mar 4, 2021
    • 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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    Falls and balance training
    Piotr Solowiej
    • Feb 23, 2021
    • 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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    What can physical therapy do for vertigo?
    Dr. Karen Fernandez, PT, DPT, Cert. VRT
    • Feb 18, 2019
    • 2 min

    What can physical therapy do for vertigo?

    Vertigo and other associated symptoms can be debilitating. However, one of the most common causes, is also the most easily treated. The key
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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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    Have Dizziness or Vertigo? Physical Therapy Can Help
    Dr. Karen Fernandez, PT, DPT, Cert. VRT
    • Jan 21, 2019
    • 2 min

    Have Dizziness or Vertigo? Physical Therapy Can Help

    Many physical therapists are trained and choose to treat vestibular disorders. Through testing performed with your eyes, neck movements, and
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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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    Did You Know: Hospitals Are Now Required to Publicly List Pricing Information
    Dr. Piotr Solowiej PT, DPT
    • Jan 6, 2019
    • 4 min

    Did You Know: Hospitals Are Now Required to Publicly List Pricing Information

    Effective January 1st, 2019 a federal mandate is requiring hospitals to publicly list charges for procedures, supplies, and services provide
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    7 Reasons to see a Physical Therapist for Acute Injury Management
    Dr. Piotr Solowiej PT, DPT
    • Jan 3, 2019
    • 2 min

    7 Reasons to see a Physical Therapist for Acute Injury Management

    In order to minimize the stress and fear that can coincide with such a situation, I strongly recommend seeing a physical therapist directly.
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    The Wall-e Prophecy
    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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    Point Out The Good
    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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    What to do about those tight hamstrings...
    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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    My patients teach me most of what I know
    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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    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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    Illinois Direct Access Passes (The House)!
    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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    Is Weight Training Dangerous for Kids?
    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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    A Major Milestone
    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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    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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