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Sometimes, It Really is Just Common Sense

I finally had my appointment with the orthopedic physician about my hip pain. Long story short: She told me not to listen to the Physical therapist about changing my gait. What she said made a whole lotta sense. She said … Continue reading

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Shot From the Hip: Another Running Injury

After going to physical therapy for runner’s knee, and changing my running gait, I’ve discovered a new pain developing in my right hip. At first it was so slight, I thought it was just my body getting used to my … Continue reading

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Treating my Runner’s Knee – Physical Therapy Session #2

Yesterday, 2/24/12, was my second session at Orthopedic Rehabilitation Specialists. They’re located in the Pan American building, along Kapiolani Blvd., in Honolulu HI. Here’s an old picture I took from Makaloa Street. with the Pan Am building in the background: … Continue reading

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Physical Therapy: Session #1 a.k.a. Do Not W-Sit

I was given a prescription for physical therapy two times a week, for four weeks by my orthopedic physician to treat my chondromalacia patella (runner’s knee). I attended my very first physical therapy session yesterday (2/22/12). It was an eye-opener. … Continue reading

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