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Tree Lady

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11. I use it to get advice about my pt but then

Reply to highplainsdem (Original post)

Thu Apr 23, 2026, 12:24 AM

7 hrs ago

I also check that with the therapist. It does give good advice about when you are overworking muscles and how to slow down while still getting exercise.

It’s hard when you have a lot of questions and doctors or therapists are not available.

I wouldn’t use it by itself for anything serious.

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I use it to get advice about my pt but then Tree Lady 7 hrs ago #11