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If you’re experiencing shoulder pain, you’re not alone—nearly 70% of people will struggle with shoulder issues at some point. Whether it’s from an injury, overuse, or conditions like rotator cuff...

It's important to note that physical therapists don't replace other doctors but work alongside them to help you get better. In most circumstances, a physical therapist will help you recover faster...

Physical therapy is crucial for women's health because of women's specific physical and physiological characteristics. For instance, three functions are specific to women. Menstruation, pregnancy,...

When it comes to exercising, managing pain, and rehabilitating oneself, many patients assume they know what they are doing. It is typical for people to say that they don't need therapy because...

In most cases, a physical therapist has worked with you or someone you know in the past to help with a mobility difficulty. It may happen that an accident or surgery has limited your mobility,...

Patients who are contemplating physical treatment often wonder, "Does physical therapy hurt? " "No," is the quick and straightforward response. There should be no pain during physical treatment. You...

We will call him, ‘Jim’… a former patient of mine who I think of every time I hear someone tell me ‘the doctor said it’s bone on bone, I need a knee replacement.’ For years, Jim had been in pain....

Direct Orthopedic Therapy and our staff have had the privilege of working with many youth athletes across a wide variety of sports over the years. We’ve seen them training and competing when...

For my whole adult life, I had been in pain. I had throbbing lower back pain, my hips were always tight, and pain shot down my leg.   I had a routine of stretches I had to do daily to move normally....

Dr. Yousefzadeh is a native of Northeast Florida who received his education and competed in collegiate athletics at the University of North Florida. He has always been passionate about the human...