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The Primal Blog

Expert advice on recovery, performance, and living pain-free from our team of physical therapists.
Athlete with calf pain during a movement assessment
April 29, 2022|Dr. JJ Thomas, DPT, MPT, CMTPT

Case Study: Movement Analysis Resolves Triathlete’s Calf Pain

The Problem Our patient is a triathlete with calf pain that began gradually worsening with…

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Woman performing stretching exercises for repetitive strain injury recovery
January 23, 2022|Dr. JJ Thomas, DPT, MPT, CMTPT

9 Repetitive Strain Injury Stretching Exercises

Repetitive Strain Injury stretching exercises can help relieve pain and soreness throughout your body. Setting…

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Physical therapist discussing physical therapy appointments with a patient
December 20, 2021|Dr. JJ Thomas, DPT, MPT, CMTPT

What to Wear to Physical Therapy (and What NOT To Wear)

If you’re starting your recovery journey with a physical therapist for the first time, it…

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Dry needling treatment being performed on a patient's neck
November 20, 2021|Dr. JJ Thomas, DPT, MPT, CMTPT

The Pros And Cons Of Dry Needling: An Expert Analysis

Considering Dry Needling therapy as a recovery option? Naturally, you may be curious about the…

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Dry needling treatment for myofascial pain relief
May 28, 2021|Dr. JJ Thomas, DPT, MPT, CMTPT

Dry Needling for Myofascial Pain & Trigger Points

JJ was recently a co-author of an article published in the International Journal of Sports…

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Dry needling treatment being performed by a physical therapist
May 28, 2021|Dr. JJ Thomas, DPT, MPT, CMTPT

JJ featured in FSBPT Competency Study

Check out this article co-authored by Primal’s own JJ Thomas. She was featured as a…

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