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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 area. A Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist with advanced training in manual therapy and strength conditioning, she helps individuals overcome pain and return to what they love.

Latest Articles

05/07/2026 Patient Education

Hip Pain: Common Causes and How Physical Therapy Can Help

Hip pain can affect walking, running, workouts, and daily movement. Learn causes of hip pain and how PT can reduce pain and discomfort.

05/05/2026 Sports & Performance

Knee Pain from Running: Causes, Symptoms & PT Treatment

Knee pain from running is common, but usually manageable. Learn what causes it, how symptoms behave, and how PT helps you return to running.

05/01/2026 Patient Education

Back Pain: Common Causes and How Physical Therapy Helps

Learn common causes of back pain, how symptoms behave during activity, and how physical therapy helps restore movement and reduce discomfort.

04/30/2026 Patient Education

What is the Musculoskeletal System? PT Basics

What is the musculoskeletal system? Learn how bones, muscles, joints, and connective tissues work together to support movement and activity.

04/23/2026 Treatments & Techniques

Dry Needling vs Acupuncture: Basics & Differences

What’s the difference between dry needling and acupuncture? Learn how each treatment works and how dry needling helps treat muscle pain.

04/21/2026 Patient Education

Physical Therapy for TMJ: A Complete Guide to Finding Relief

Discover how physical therapy treats TMJ disorders. Learn about symptoms, causes, and the hands-on techniques that can relieve jaw pain.