Do you experience hip or back pain when doing deep squats? Join Jarod Carter and Max Bookman in clarifying how to do a quick ankle self-mobilization to improve your deep squat performance. If you are dealing with hip or knee pain and would like to know how we can...
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Fascia is one of the most-important aspects of our manual therapy success. This connective tissue is in fact so important to peak performance and fast rehabilitation that we focused on it exclusively after first publishing the Austin Injury Recovery Blog.
Why does my wrist hurt when I do bicep curls?
In today’s FAQ video, we answer the question “Why do I have wrist pain when I do bicep curls?” Watch the video below to learn what's behind that wrist pain. Please leave any questions you may have in the comments section below. If you are dealing with wrist pain and...
Why does my lower back hurt when I run?
In today’s FAQ video, we answer the question “Why do I have lower back pain when I run?” Watch the video below to learn what's behind your pain. Leave any questions you may have in the comments section below. If you are dealing with lower back pain and would like to...
Why do I have calf pain when I run?
In today’s FAQ video, we answer the question “What do I have calf pain when I run?” Watch the video below to hear our expert physical therapists explain what's behind your calf pain. Leave any questions you may have in the comments section below. If you are dealing...
Why do I have knee pain when I squat?
In today’s FAQ video, we answer the question “Why do I have knee pain when I squat?” Watch the video to learn what's behind your knee pain from the expert physical therapists at Carter PT. Leave any questions you may have in the comments section below. If you are...
Why does my elbow hurt when I straighten it?
In today’s FAQ video, we answer the question “Why do I have elbow pain when I straighten my arm?” We also explain what's behind tennis elbow or golf elbow and why it's important to discover exactly what's causing your pain. Watch the video below to learn what's behind...
Why do I have neck pain when I’m at my office desk?
In today’s FAQ video, we answer the question “What do I have neck pain when I’m at my desk?” Watch the video below to hear our expert physical therapists explain what's behind your pain. Leave any questions you may have in the comments section below. If you are...
What is the best way to relieve shin splints?
In today’s FAQ video, we answer the question “What is the best way to relieve shin splints?” Watch below to hear the expert physical therapists at Carter Physiotherapy explain how to treat shin pain. Leave any questions you may have in the comments section below. If...
What is a doctor of physical therapy?
In today’s FAQ video, we answer the question “What is a doctor of physical therapy?” Watch this brief video to learn the answer from the expert physical therapists at Carter Physiotherapy. Leave any questions you may have in the comments section below. If you are...
Why doesn’t Carter Physiotherapy use machines or gym equipment for physical therapy?
In today’s FAQ video, we explain why Carter Physiotherapy doesn't have machines or gym equipment in the clinic for use during our physical therapy sessions. Watch the video to learn why our patients don't use gym equipment in the clinic and how that actually helps us...
Are “Physiotherapy” and “Physical Therapy” the same thing?
Many people ask me, "What is the difference between physical therapy and physiotherapy?" Some claim that physiotherapy indicates more of a hands-on manual therapy approach to rehabilitation, while physical therapy indicates a more exercise-based approach to...
AC Joint Separation – Pain Free in 10 Minutes with Manual Therapy in Austin
Many doctors and physical therapists claim there's not much you can do for an AC joint separation. Others believe strengthening the shoulder and perhaps surgery could remove your pain. However, both of these assumptions are unfortunately a common misconception. As...
Frozen Shoulder Treatment—External Rotation Mobilization with Belt
If you’re tired of chronic shoulder pain and stiffness, discover how physical therapy can help. To request a phone call to speak with one of the physical therapists in our Austin office, click here. Check out how proper manual therapy and stretching techniques, under...
Tips on How to Choose the Best Running Shoes for YOU and Your Running Form
It can be confusing and overwhelming to figure out what kind of running shoes will be best for you, your feet, and your running style. Fortunately, there are a few simple things you can do when trying on shoes to make the choice easier. If you’re dealing with a...
Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Pain – How To Get Rid Of It Once And For All
Plantar fasciitis is a very common cause of heel pain. Unfortunately, it can be even harder to get rid of than it is to spell. If you're suffering from plantar fasciitis or heel pain, call/text 512-693-8849 to request your free consultation today! But when it strikes,...
Is “Pretty Good” Good Enough to Avoid Re-injury?
Today I'd like to share a cautionary tale about re-injury that we see very commonly in our physical therapy clinic. People who have been injured but are doing really well with treatment and recovering nicely will start to feel "pretty good." They return to most of...
Trouble Looking Over Your Shoulder? This Technique Will Help: Upper Thoracic Joint Mobilization with Patient Movement
We make a ton of training videos for our staff and other PTs around the world. Occasionally we share them on our blog so those suffering needlessly can see how our hands-on physical therapy helps others to get back to the active lifestyles they want and deserve. This...
Soft Tissue Mobilization for neck pain – Don’t forget about the triceps
We make a ton of training videos for our staff and other PTs around the world. Occasionally, we also share them on our blog so those suffering needlessly can see how our hands-on manual therapy techniques can help get them back to the active lifestyles they want and...