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Feel Flipping Good

Straight answers on pain, recovery and strength, written by Dr. Christina Schofield, DPT.

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What Can You Do Between Physical Therapy Visits to Get Better Results?

Recovery doesn't stop when your PT visit ends. Dr. Christina shares 9 ways to support your body between visits, from protein and strength to stress and sleep.

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Red Light Therapy vs. Ice: What Should You Use After an Acute Injury?

Should you ice an injury or use red light therapy? Dr. Christina explains what each one does, and why movement still matters most in recovery.

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Creatine Isn't Just for Muscle: Why This Supplement Deserves More Attention

Creatine does more than build muscle. Dr. Christina explains the research on strength, healthy aging, brain health, your kidneys and how to take it.

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Physical therapist providing hands-on care to a patient lying on a treatment table, demonstrating a personalized approach to addressing the root cause of pain.

When to See a Physical Therapist: 7 Signs (and Why You Don't Need to Wait for a Referral)

Not sure when to see a physical therapist? Here are 7 signs it's time, plus why Arizona lets you start PT without a doctor's referral.

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What Is NeuroKinetic Therapy (NKT)? The Root-Cause Approach to Pain

What is NeuroKinetic Therapy? Learn how NKT finds the root cause of pain by retraining the brain-muscle connection, and when it can help.

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Online Nutrition Coaching: What It Is, How It Works & Who It's For

Curious about online nutrition coaching? See how it works, who it's for, and why a Doctor of PT-led approach builds results that last.

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How to Get More Energy Naturally: 8 Habits That Work

Always tired? A Doctor of PT shares 8 science-backed ways to get more energy naturally, through nutrition, movement, and sleep, not caffeine.

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Why Diets Don't Work, and What Creates Lasting Health

Diets fail most people long term. A Doctor of Physical Therapy explains why, and the habit-based approach that builds lasting health.

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