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The Problem with Stretching (and What to Do Instead)
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The Problem with the 10,000 Steps Rule
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Is Running Bad for Your Knees?
Running has a bizarre reputation. On one hand, many people think that running is bad for your knees and hard on the rest of your body. Clients

Neck Pain Treatment for 4 Types of Pain (Proven Practices)
Worldwide, more people experience neck pain than use a toothbrush. Neck pain plagues 70% of adults during their lifetime, while global toothbrush use is estimated at

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Welcome to Facts and Physio!
I’m Dr. Jacob Forsythe.
If you want to learn the best treatments for common aches and pains, you’re in the right place.
Facts and Physio exists to provide you practical, accessible information rooted in science.

Before becoming a physical therapist, I struggled with chronic back and elbow pain. I endured years of sub-optimal treatments with little relief. But I finally learned how to manage my pain in PT school.
I want to help you take control of your health, overcome pain and return to the activities you love.
Don’t suffer through years of pain, frustration, and lousy treatments like I did!
