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Dr. Traci Smiley, DPT

Articles, patient education, and treatment insights

Traci is a licensed physical therapist and owner of Calibration Physical Therapy, serving the Kansas City metro area. A Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist with advanced training in manual therapy and strength conditioning, she helps individuals overcome pain and get back to doing what they love.

Latest Articles

04/17/2026 Patient Education

What Is The Painful Arc? What It Means for Shoulder Pain

The painful arc is a common shoulder pain pattern during arm elevation. Learn why it happens and how physical therapy helps restore movement.

04/16/2026 Patient Education

What Is an MRI? Understanding Scans and When They Are Used in PT

Learn what an MRI is, how MRI scans work, what they show, and when doctors recommend them. Understand how MRI findings relate to PT.

04/09/2026 Patient Education

Rotator Cuff Pain: Symptoms, Causes & Physical Therapy Treatment

Rotator cuff pain can cause shoulder discomfort during lifting, reaching, or sleep. Learn common symptoms, causes, and how PT can help.

04/07/2026 Patient Education

Why Does My Shoulder Hurt When I Lift My Arm?

Shoulder pain when lifting your arm is often caused by rotator cuff irritation or movement problems. Learn why it happens and how PT helps.

04/02/2026 Patient Education

What is Piriformis Syndrome? How Physical Therapy Helps

Piriformis syndrome can cause deep buttock pain and sciatica-like symptoms. Learn how it develops, behaves during activity, and how PT helps.

04/01/2026 Patient Education

What is a Herniated Disc? How PT Helps

Learn what a herniated disc is, what symptoms feel like, and how physical therapy helps relieve pain and restore normal movement.