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Understanding Frozen Shoulder

Frozen shoulder, also called adhesive capsulitis, is a painful condition that limits motion in the shoulder joint. It occurs when the capsule of connective tissue surrounding the shoulder thickens and becomes tight...

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Building Better Athletes: A Smarter Path Back to Sport

At J Sports Rehabilitation (JSR), we believe every injury is an opportunity to rebuild and come back stronger. Our mission is to bridge the gap between injury rehabilitation and full return to sport or activity through a collaborative, athlete-centered approach….

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Understanding Hamstring Injuries in Sports: How Common Are They—and What You Can Do

Hamstring injuries are one of the most common complaints among athletes—especially in sports involving sprinting, kicking, or sudden stops and starts. If you’ve ever pulled up with a tight back thigh or heard the dreaded “pop,” you know just how disruptive these injuries can be. In this post, we’ll look at what the research says about how often hamstring injuries happen, who’s at risk, and what physical therapy can do to prevent and recover from them.

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Patellar Tendinopathy (Jumpers Knee):

Have you ever had pain in the front of the knee with jumping, cutting, running, or kicking?  I personally have and it stinks. I played soccer growing up so the feeling of a sharp jolt to the front of the knee is not something foreign to me. To those of you experiencing the same sharp pain to the front of the knee, you will know that  it feels as if you are running or jumping on eggshells.

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