High-Velocity, Low-Amplitude (HVLA) Manipulation in Physical Therapy: What It Is—and What It Isn’t

If you’ve ever heard a “pop” during a manual therapy session or been told you might benefit from a joint manipulation, you’ve likely encountered High-Velocity, Low-Amplitude (HVLA) manipulation. HVLA is…

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Snow Shoveling Without the Back Pain: Physical Therapy Tips for Staying Healthy During Winter Weather

Winter storms bring more than snow days and icy roads—they also bring a significant spike in back, shoulder, and heart-related injuries from improper snow shoveling. Every year, emergency rooms see…

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At-Home Self-Traction for Radiculopathy: What the Research Says & How Physical Therapy Helps

Radiculopathy—commonly experienced as nerve-related pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness radiating into the arm or leg—can significantly impact daily life, athletic performance, and overall quality of movement. Whether symptoms originate from…

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Sport-Specific Injury Prevention: How Runners, Golfers, Picklers, CrossFitters, and Field/Court Athletes Can Stay Strong and Perform Their Best

Every sport places unique demands on the body. Runners need efficient stride mechanics. Golfers need rotational power and mobility. Pickleball athletes require quick lateral movement and reaction speed. CrossFitters train…

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Recovery Science, Mobility, and Longevity: How Evidence-Based Physical Therapy Helps You Stay Strong for Life

Most people think of physical therapy as something you need after an injury. But at FX Physical Therapy, recovery, mobility, and long-term healthspan are part of the performance equation—not an…

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