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HOW PHYSICAL THERAPY HELPS TREAT ARTHRITIS The pain and stiffness that comes with arthritis can be excruciating, so the idea of having to move your joints when you are diagnosed with it might sound counterproductive. But the truth of the matter is, that’s exactly the remedy you need. Physical therapy is a form of treatment […]

HOW A PHYSICAL THERAPIST CAN HELP TREAT CHRONIC PAIN Someone who has never had chronic pain can’t imagine all the subtle and surprising ways it affects one’s life. While we’ve all experienced pain at some point in our lives, it’s an entirely different thing when you must endure it day-to-day. According to the CDC, about 20.4%

Golf is a noble sport, and nothing dampens the mood like a nagging injury that flares up when all you want to do is have some fun. If it had just waited a few more hours! But playing on and toughing it out will only make things worse. Most common golf injuries can be prevented and

Most of us experience some form of back pain at some point in our lives. Reports suggest that almost 65 million Americans have had a recent episode of back pain. Out of this population, eight percent (about 16 million) experience chronic back pain. Back pain is chronic if it lasts longer than six months. Living with chronic back pain

Your choice of a physical therapist can have a huge impact on the speed and quality of your recovery. And in an era where medical costs are off the roof, it’s important to ensure that you get the best in terms of medical services. If it’s your first time looking for a physical therapist in Frontenac,

So, you’ve confirmed your appointment with one of our Physical Therapists in Richmond Heights, Mo, but don’t know what to expect. You don’t have to go far to find all the information you need. We want to make it easy for you to begin your journey to recovery with peace of mind. Here are 5 of

If you’ve been suffering from muscle soreness and tension, then a visit to our Physical therapist Jonty Felsher, in University City MO, may do you some good. But before you do that, let’s introduce you to massage guns, the most recent fad to sweep the health and fitness industry. Massage guns have become a staple among

A woman’s body undergoes major changes during pregnancy – and equally major ones after labor and delivery. You did, after all, carry a whole human being in your belly for nine months. So why do we expect our bodies to bounce back like it’s nothing? While it’s perfectly okay to want to fit into your

A concussion is a mild brain injury arising from a blow to the face, neck, and head region. It causes a temporary loss of brain function, and it is estimated that there are over 300,000 cases of concussions among athletes in the US every year. Severe concussion may cause loss of consciousness, but most cause a temporary

You have left the office, but your head is still filled with work stuff. You’re preoccupied with how long your to-do list is, your full inbox, what tomorrow has in store for you not to forget what you still have planned out for the evening. We’ve all been there. No amount of coffee can get

It is no secret that as you age your body becomes weaker, your bones become more brittle and your joins become less flexible. This is just a fact of life that we all need to come to terms with. Yes, we do need to accept that as we age we will not be able to

Despite the many challenges around us, we have so many things to be thankful for this holiday season. RPI Therapy Services would like to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude for our patients, the communities we serve, our healthcare partners and our staff. Wishing you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving!