7 Surprising Truths About Hip and Knee Pain Most People Get Wrong

Total hip replacement can be life-changing for active adults who want to return to walking, exercising, traveling, and enjoying an active lifestyle without hip pain. At Pure Motion Physical Therapy & Wellness in Arlington, Texas, we help adults ages 50 to 80 safely return to activities such as weightlifting, recreational walking, fitness classes, and outdoor recreation after hip replacement surgery. Successful recovery requires more than healing the surgical incision. To achi

This evidence based guidelines to help you get back to gardening after total knee replacement

If you’re an active adult—whether you’re lifting, running, playing a sport, or just love staying on the move—nagging low back or mid-back (thoracic) pain is more than just uncomfortable; it’s a roadblock to your lifestyle. You want to get back to doing what you love without being sidelined. You might have heard of the Graston Technique (GT), a specialized therapy where practitioners use smooth, stainless-steel instruments to massage and mobilize your muscles and soft tissues.

Rethinking strength as a metric not the functional patient goal

Male athlete hip ER helps with pelvic floor strengthening

Balance training plays a crucial role in preventing falls, improving mobility, and maintaining independence, especially as we age. Yet, many people struggle to find the right balance training routine that delivers real benefits. Research shows that the key to success lies in the training dose — the right combination of training period, frequency, and volume. This post breaks down the evidence-based approach to balance training dosing so you can design an effective protocol th

Hamstring strain injuries happen often in sports and activities that require sudden bursts of speed, jumping, kicking, or quick changes in direction. These injuries are especially common in track and field, soccer, Australian rules football, American football, and rugby. Because hamstring strains can sideline athletes for weeks and increase the risk of future injuries, understanding how to properly recover and prevent them is crucial. This post breaks down effective rehab str

Understanding ACL Injuries and Their Impact The ACL is a key ligament in the knee that stabilizes the joint during movement. Injuries often occur during sudden stops, changes in direction, or awkward landings. Female athletes, in particular, face a higher risk of ACL injuries due to differences in anatomy, muscle strength, and neuromuscular control. An ACL tear can sideline an athlete for months and sometimes requires surgery. Beyond the immediate impact, it raises the risk o

If Physical Therapy seems like a mystery to you, this short animation can give you some insight on what to expect from the session! Learn about the process about how we can help you feel better to move better! #Backpain #Neckpain #shoulderpain #hippain #kneepain #Anklepain #elbowpain "Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire" -St. Catherine of Siena Don Nguyen, PT, DPT, CSCS | Physical Therapist Pure Motion Physical Therapy and Wellness 925 Wright St. Arl

Physical Therapy has come a long way in receiving the trust of the medical community, medical admin, insurance companies to take a more holistic approach of mobility, strength, performance, and motor control pattern. That through this approach we can have longer lasting affects by adapting a new lifestyle of wellness and giving people the tools to empower themselves to stay healthy. Texas patients may see any Physical Therapist, who has been licensed for at least one year, fo

Happy Monday! Hope you're able to hop into the week with as much enthusiasm as this patient! The 2 to 1 leg hop is a good regression from a single leg pogo hop if the patient does not have the power and coordination to complete that task. Give it a try to help to progress your power and plyometrics. #oneononephysicaltherapy #physicaltherapy #physiotherapy #plyometrics #legday #resistancetraining #calisthenics #jump #arlington #gym #move #geriatrics https://www.instagram.com/r

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Build strength and endurance in hamstrings AND glutes to prevent hamstring strains

Latest report sees physical therapy as a cheaper option for conditions: osteoarthritis of knee, carpal tunnel syndrome, low back pain,...

Isometric mid-thigh pull is strongly correlated to performance on dynamic tests such as 1RM (1 repetition max) testing and may be more efficient way to access 1RM without subjecting participants to multitude of exercises. https://www.ptpuremotion.com/_files/ugd/c7a45e_66b063db32f44b88af7fe93503f67671.pdf

Orunchuk et al found that Eccentric Quasi-Isometrics (EQI) can induce morphological musculotendinous change and decrease pain. https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/Fulltext/2019/10000/Scientific_Basis_for_Eccentric_Quasi_Isometric.29.aspx

Yes, we knew that BFR has many positive affects on muscle hypertrophy and strength following ACL reconstruction but the latest evidence shows that it can increase bone density as well. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6447983/

Hodgson et al 2017 found in that replacing half of static stretch times with foam rolling can prolong active and passive ROM of Hip flexion and knee flexion up to 30 mins. This may be applicable for sports that have athletes resting on the bench. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/David-Behm/publication/321141902_Impact_of_10-Minute_Interval_Roller_Massage_on_Performance_and_Active_Range_of_Motion/links/5c713abb299bf1268d1f8278/Impact-of-10-Minute-Interval-Roller-Massage

Hicks et al in April 2020 illustrated components of the sprint that helps guide coaches and clinicians to improve sprinting. There are 2 key phases of sprint: acceleration and maximum velocity. The athlete primarily produces horizontal force in the acceleration phase while primarily vertical force is needed at maximum velocity. They found that the whole spectrum of exercises ranging from low-velocity high-force resistance to high-velocity low-force resistance will help specif