That you suffered injuries as a kid
Therapists will notice the injury patterns even you may have forgotten about. They will see the aftermath of that childhood sledding accident, or that you once broke your leg, and then you’ll tell them about an injury a decade ago. A broken leg is often slightly shorter than the healthy leg, but when they examine you with both legs side by side, it’s obvious.
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