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"If you ain’t got squat, you ain’t got squat”
-World Renowned Physical Therapist Gary Gray  

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Are you running in pain?  Have you had unsuccessful treatments leaving you frustrated with your inability to run?  Have you experienced treatment that helped with the symptoms, but didn't fix the problem?  Joint Ventures, in conjunction with E3 Training Solutions, has developed a unique process whereby mobility, stability and gait characteristics are measured using state-of-the-art tests and video technology, causes of pain/dysfunction are postulated, and treatments are proposed for the athlete with complex running related injuries.  If you're looking for answers, this is where you'll find them! 

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It seems like lately everyone in my circle of friends either has, or knows someone who has, a knee injury.  Of these people, a handful of them have cartilage tears.  Often, I am asked what to do about it.  Will I need surgery?  What happens if I don’t get surgery?  Will it get worse?  Can I still run or play sports?  Since I’ve been bombarded with these questions lately, and since I actually have a cartilage defect in my knee, I thought I’d give you a brief overview of the types of cartilage damage and what can be done for them medically.   

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Aquatic Physical Therapy, Water Therapy, Pool PT -- everyone has a different name for it, but we provide it at Joint Ventures Physical Therapy and Fitness right here in Boston, MA.   

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Need more taste, but still want to eat good foods?  Check out this list from Joint Ventures' Nutritionist, Anne Rollins, of 10 quick and easy ways to add taste without compromising nutritional value. 

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Check out this quick video with Joint Ventures' personal trainer Chris Larson and massage therapist Ryan Holohan talking about the correct form and the most common mistakes people make trying to do the basic kettlebell swing. 

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Have you ever thought “Wow I spend most of my day sitting?”  

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