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The Difference Between a Medical Diagnosis and a Movement Diagnosis

The Difference Between a Medical Diagnosis and a Movement Diagnosis

Knowing what structure is injured is important—but it may not explain the whole story. Learn how a movement-based physical therapy evaluation can identify strength, mobility, balance, and movement factors that may be contributing to pain or injury.

Ryan SmithSeptember 20, 2026Savvy Physical Therapy

How Functional Movement Systems (FMS) Helps Prevent Injury and Supports Safe Return to Sport

How Functional Movement Systems (FMS) Helps Prevent Injury and Supports Safe Return to Sport

Ryan SmithMay 19, 2026Savvy Physical Therapy

Radial Shockwave Therapy for Tendonitis & Tendinosis in Denver

Radial Shockwave Therapy for Tendonitis & Tendinosis in Denver

Ryan SmithJanuary 14, 2026

Exercise as an Antidepressant: How Movement Boosts Mental Health

Exercise as an Antidepressant: How Movement Boosts Mental Health

Ryan SmithOctober 26, 2025The Savvy Physical Therapist

Strength Training vs. Motor Control Exercises: Why Motor Control Comes First in Your Recovery

Strength Training vs. Motor Control Exercises: Why Motor Control Comes First in Your Recovery

Physical TherapyRyan SmithAugust 7, 2025The Savvy Physical Therapist

Strengthen Your Feet To Improve Pain and Performance, From The Ground Up

Strengthen Your Feet To Improve Pain and Performance, From The Ground Up

Physical TherapyRyan SmithMarch 2, 2025The Savvy Physical Therapy

Why Pay Out of Pocket When I Could Use My Insurance For Physical Therapy?

Why Pay Out of Pocket When I Could Use My Insurance For Physical Therapy?

Physical TherapyRyan SmithFebruary 17, 2025The Savvy Physical Therapy

What is Altered Motor Control and How Does It Lead To Pain?

What is Altered Motor Control and How Does It Lead To Pain?

Ryan SmithMay 24, 2023Savvy Physical Therapy