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Hip Flexor Strain: Rehabilitation and Return to Sport

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  A hip flexor strain is a common sports injury that can affect athletes and active individuals alike. Whether you are a runner, soccer player, weightlifter, or hockey player, a hip flexor strain can limit your performance and daily activities. Sports Physiotherapy Grande Prairie   At Junction Point Physical Therapy, we specialize in effective rehabilitation strategies to help you heal properly and return to sport stronger than before. Understanding Hip Flexor Strains The hip flexors are a group of muscles responsible for lifting your knee and helping with movements like running, kicking, and squatting. A strain occurs when these muscles are overstretched or torn, pain, weakness, and limited movement. Symptoms of a Hip Flexor Strain ✔ Sharp or aching pain in the front of the hip or groin ✔ Difficulty lifting the knee or performing explosive movements ✔ Muscle tightness and tenderness in the hip ✔ Swelling or bruising (in more severe cases) ✔ Pain when stretching or contracting...

Pulmonary Rehabilitation: Physiotherapy for Lung Conditions

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Breathing difficulties caused by chronic lung conditions can significantly impact a person’s daily life, making even simple activities feel exhausting. Pulmonary rehabilitation, a specialized physiotherapy approach, plays a crucial role in helping individuals with lung diseases manage their symptoms, improve lung function, and regain their quality of life. Physiotherapy Grande Prairie At Junction Point Physical Therapy, we provide comprehensive pulmonary rehabilitation programs designed to help patients breathe easier, increase endurance, and maintain independence. Understanding Pulmonary Rehabilitation Pulmonary rehabilitation is a structured exercise and education program designed for individuals with chronic lung diseases such as: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Asthma Pulmonary Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Post-COVID-19 Recovery Lung Cancer or Surgery Recovery These conditions can lead to shortness of breath, fatigue, decreased exercise tolerance, and reduced mobility, mak...