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6 Tips To Keep Your Knees Healthy

6 Tips To Keep Your Knees Healthy
I’ve come to conclude that knee pain is just a fact of life. Whether it was high school football, an old skiing injury, or just the wear and tear of a healthy life, your knee joints are a common area for pain to occur. Luckily, however, there’s a lot that you can do to help mitigate some of this pain and remain as functional as possible! Today Jared Beckstrand, PT, DPT is sharing 6 tips to keep your knees healthy, active, and pain-free! Keep reading below…

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How much physical activity do I need?

How much physical activity do I need?

One of the main things I enjoy about being a PT is being able to see people progress and improve their lives, and being able to play a role in that process.  I have the privilege of working with some pretty amazing people.  People that work incredibly hard to achieve their maximal physical potential, despite some pretty difficult circumstances.  From the devastating effects of a tragic car accident, to rehabilitation following major surgery.  From the weekend warrior with Achilles tendonitis, to those struggling with the debilitating effects of progressive neuromuscular disorders, we see a broad spectrum of injuries and physical limitations at the Fit Stop Physical Therapy. One of the questions that we inevitably get asked by patients who are approaching discharge from our care is “what now?”. “What’s the next step?” They’ve started down a path to health and wellness and want to continue to take better care of their bodies. Today Toby Bluth, PT, DPT shares his thoughts on taking the next step in transitioning from PT patient to attaining healthy fitness and exercise goals. Keep reading for more…

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