Articles by: Kristin Williams, DPT

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pain in the butt

If you’ve ever had Piriformis Syndrome, you know it can be a real pain in the butt…literally! The piriformis is a small muscle located in the buttock, just underneath the gluteus maximus. It’s one of six lateral rotators of the

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Lower extremity nerve glides

Lower extremity nerve glides

In my last PT Corner, I discussed upper extremity nerve glides, so today I want to piggyback on how we can also perform nerve glides in the lower extremity. If you recall, nerves need freedom to move and glide, with

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Upper extremity nerve glides

Upper extremity nerve glides

If you’ve ever heard me talk about nerves, I like to describe them as telephone wires. I visualize how these wires have a decent amount of slack on them as they traverse from pole to pole, transmitting countless conversations along

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Rice Vs. Meat

RICE vs. MEAT

When it comes to athletics, nothing can be more devastating than an injury. Being sidelined has not only physical but emotional effects as well. Athletes want to get back on the field or court as soon as possible. Many physicians

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Easing into a new workout routine

Easing into a new workout routine

Research has shown that regular physical activity is among the factors that have the most beneficial effects on health. It helps maintain body weight, can boost your brain health, reduces the risk of heart disease, enhances the immune system, and

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The benefits of cross-training

The benefits of cross-training

Most people are well aware of the benefits of exercise for not just the body, but also the mind and soul. We often find something we like, establish a routine, and not vary too far from it. I am as

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Pain in the

Pain in the knees

It’s that time of year where we may find ourselves kneeling down more than usual…wrapping gifts, playing on the ground with children or grandchildren, and picking up after the aforementioned children or grandchildren! Over time, many people find weight-bearing through

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The physiology of stress

The physiology of stress

While it may be the “most wonderful time of the year”, it can also be quite stressful. So many studies are emerging revolving around the negative impact of stress on the body in so many ways. What happens in the

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The almighty acl

The almighty ACL

With ski season just around the corner, it’s time to talk about the almighty ACL. I used to love to ski with abandon until I became a physical therapist and then skiing was never the same again! ACL sprains are

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Warming up to the cold

Warming up to the cold

It’s getting to be that time of year when everyone is looking to get warm as the temperatures drop. Ever since moving to the tundra of Wisconsin and dealing with the winds of the lake effect, my attention to staying

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