The Primal Blog

Expert advice on recovery, performance, and living pain-free from our team of physical therapists.
Dry needling treatment being performed on a patient

Dry Needling Cost in Philadelphia, PA: What You Need to Know

If you live in Philadelphia and are dealing with muscle pain or tension, your physical…

Physical therapist teaching proper posture and movement mechanics

6 Best Physical Therapy Posture Exercises

You’re crushing your to-do list, powering through meetings, and feeling unstoppable—until that nagging ache in…

Physical therapist treating a patient with knee pain

5 Most Common Knee Injuries in Sports: A Complete Guide for Athletes

As a physical therapist who has worked with countless athletes over the years, I can…

Physical therapist analyzing patient movement patterns

Running Mechanics Analysis

Running is an excellent form of exercise that provides numerous health benefits, but it can…

Physical therapist discussing shoulder injury treatment options

Most Common Shoulder Injuries in Sports

Shoulder injuries in sports can hurt a lot. They can also put an athlete’s skills…

Dry needling treatment being performed on a patient

What Does Dry Needling Do? A Physical Therapist’s Perspective

Just as you would see a cardiologist for a heart condition, physical therapists are the…

Comprehensive postpartum evaluation in Bryn Mawr analyzing muscle function, posture, and movement patterns

Fact Checked By: Dr. JJ Thomas, DPT, CMTPT, FDNS “You have to train your mind…

Person holding a painful knee during rehabilitation treatment

Rehabilitation Strategies for Athletes Recovering from ACL Tears

Fact Checked By: Dr. JJ Thomas, DPT, CMTPT, FDNS “There is no ghost so difficult…

Athlete stretching during injury recovery training

Fact Checked By: Dr. JJ Thomas, DPT, CMTPT, FDNS “No athlete is truly tested until…