What Is Knee Pain? knee pain workshop | Episode 19

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This episode is from the Knee Pain Workshop we held in our clinic. You may be experiencing knee pain but do you really know why it happens or what is going on in your knee at the time of your pain? Powerpoint and video of the workshop are available on our Youtube Channel.    …

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Ankle Arthritis with Dr. Jeffrey McAlister from Phoenix Foot and Ankle Institute | Episode 18

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Are you suffering from arthritis in your foot or ankle and are wondering if it can be healed? Tune in to hear Dr. Hunter and his guest Dr. McAlister DPM, FACFAS talk about his passion for ankle arthritis and how he is striving to educate his patients and care for their ankles. He treats everything from…

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The Difference Between Physical Therapy and Preferred Physical Therapy | Episode 17

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When people come to Preferred Physical Therapy, many people ask what makes it different from their previous physical therapy experience. In this episode of the Healthy Lifestyles Podcast, Dr. Nick Hunter (PT, DPT) explains the five things that Preferred Physical Therapy does differently from other physical therapy clinics in order to provide better and longer-lasting…

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Krysten Begley NP – Red Mountain Weight Loss | Episode 16

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Have you tried every weight loss fab but you’ve never seen the outcome you were hoping for? In this episode, Dr. Nick Hunter talks to Krysten Begley a board-certified nurse practitioner about her goals and weight loss journey and how you too can reach your own weight loss goals. Listen in to learn how you…

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Tendinosis And Why Resting It Makes it Worse | Episode 15

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Welcome back to another episode of The Healthy Lifestyles Podcast! In this week’s episode, we are going to talk about tendinosis. Tendinosis is a type of chronic pain caused by damage to tendons from either injury or overuse. This type of injury goes by many names such as tennis elbow, De Quervain’s disease, jumper’s knee,…

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Do I Need An MRI For My Lower Back Pain? | Episode 14

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Did you know only about 10% of back pain cases need to get an MRI to diagnose their lower back pain? ⁠ Click below to listen to this episode!        Visit our Podcast channel to listen to more episodes:

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13 Ways To Relieve Ache and Pain

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What can you do when you feel ache and pain in your body?   Over my 13-year career as a PT, treating thousands of patients over the age of 50, you can imagine how many conversations I’ve had with patients about their aches and pain.  One conversation that comes up very regularly is when a…

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Hit The Trails With Confidence: Hiking Strategies For Foot And Ankle Pain

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Love hiking and getting outdoors in beautiful surroundings, but have to deal with the nagging, relentless companion known as chronic foot and ankle pain? I feel your pain – both literally and figuratively. But here’s the thing: you’re not alone, and there’s hope. I want to share some insights on natural pain relief for sore…

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5 Effective Exercises For A Better Brain Function

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Can you really stop your memory from deteriorating? What exercise can you do to have better brain function even at over 50? “Who was I just telling this to… oh it will come to me later.” I love to hear stories my patients share with me throughout the day.  At some point during our conversation,…

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Osteoarthritis and How It Affects Your Flexibility After 50

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The Sneaky Culprit Behind Joint Stiffness: Osteoarthritis and How It Affects Your Flexibility After 50  As a physical therapist who’s all about helping people over 40 stay active and independent, I’d like to talk about a topic that often sneaks up on us as we age and forces many people to think “There’s nothing you…

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