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The Primal Blog

Expert advice on recovery, performance, and living pain-free from our team of physical therapists.
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

How to Safely Return to Exercise After an Injury

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

Woman experiencing shoulder pain

Fact Checked By: Dr. JJ Thomas, DPT, CMTPT, FDNS “Character cannot be developed in ease…

Physical therapist performing treadmill-based gait analysis

How Gait and Running Analysis Can Enhance Athletic Performance

Fact Checked By: Dr. JJ Thomas, DPT, CMTPT, FDNS “It’s not the will to win…

Physical therapist guiding a patient through foundation training exercises

Top 5 Exercises to Strengthen Your Core and Prevent Lower Back Pain

According to the CDC, nearly 40% of Americans are suffering from lower back pain. Research…

Patient walking on a treadmill during gait analysis training

The Benefits of Gait Analysis for Reducing Pain and Improving Posture

Gait analysis is a game-changer for understanding the true sources of your pain and movement…