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Expert insights on injury prevention, rehabilitation, and wellness with valuable tips, exercises, and advice to help you stay active, recover faster, and improve overall health.
DO NOT Train With Knee Pain Until You Do This!
You need to know what is causing your knee pain, or else you could be making it worse. Knee pain is one of the most common reasons people come see us at Forte Physical Therapy in Halifax, and also one of the most mismanaged. A generic exercise routine off YouTube isn't just unhelpful if applied to the wrong problem. It can actually slow down your recovery or cause further damage. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to knee rehabilitation. Two people with knee pain may need completely opposite treatments. Here's how we think through it. [...]
5 Essential ACL Tests Before Return to Sport
Tearing your ACL is one of the most significant injuries an athlete can face. Surgery is only the beginning; what happens during rehab determines whether you get back to sport safely and return to your best. At FORTE, we follow a rigorous, evidence-based approach to return-to-sport testing. We don't guess when you're ready. We test, we measure, and we make sure. Here are the 5 criteria we assess for a safe return to sport. No. 1: Timeline, A Minimum of 9 Months Post-Surgery Your new ACL graft needs time to heal, mature, and [...]
Balancing Workload for Young Athletes
Performing your best is about more than just training hard. It's also about managing your workload, taking time to recover, and staying healthy long-term.
The Science of Strength
Our bodies undergo changes, especially as we grow older. Let's explore the science behind strength training guided by an experience physiotherapist and why it's crucial for older adults.
Strength and Conditioning for Youth
Strength and conditioning training for youth not only prevents injuries and enhances performance but also improves mental health and academic performance, making it an essential component for young athletes and individuals alike.
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