Physical therapy is traditionally known as “hands-on,” because the therapists move their patients’ bodies and help them with various exercises. This “hands-on” approach improves your ability to function and expedites your recovery from injury or an operation. Times are changing though, and technology is changing with it; making it possible for physical therapists to better […]
Are you someone who is anticipating knee replacement surgery? Did you know that exercising and strengthening your knees and the muscles around them before your operation helps in your healing process after the operation? Some of the exercises you should practice before surgery are: leg raises (both on your sides and on your back), clamshells,
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Falls are the number one cause of injury among people over the age of 65. This is a serious issue, as falls can result in fractures, head injuries, hospital visits and even death. To reduce the risk of falls in the home, follow these simple tips: Bathroom: Grab bars to enter and exit the shower
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By Lisa Meyer, MBA, PT In the past year, there has been much press about the use of opioid medications. Opioids are commonly prescribed for pain, and the Centers of Disease of Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that sales of prescription opioids have quadrupled in the United States in the past few years. In response
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Are you one of the many people who suffer from spinal stenosis? Are you a candidate for decompression surgery, but have reservations about having the operation because of the many risks involved? If you are a person who suffers from this debilitating disease, take heart, there is hope and help with physical therapy. What is
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Are you one of the millions of people who suffer from arthritis pain or joint pain? Do you take prescription medication to ease the stiffness and swelling in you joints? Are you looking for an alternative to manage your pain and increase your productivity and quality of life? If you said yes to any of
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Urinary incontinence is a highly common and often life-altering condition formillions of Americans. It affects people of all ages, both male and female. Many assume that frequent bladder leakage or lack of control is simply something they must learn to live with, and may choose to manage the problem with diapers, medications or surgery. There
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Experiencing a headache can have a major impact on your daily routine and can also negatively affect one’s performance, especially if they become chronic headaches. Although most people turn to over the counter medication to relieve the pain and fatigue associated with a minor or primary headache, others have had to take deeper measures to
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Physical therapy is not just meant for helping people recover from an accident or injury. It is also used in controlling age-related problems like fatigue and arthritis. In most cases, seniors need assistance with improving their range of motion, flexibility, balance, and strength after a fall. Also, the risks of losing the functioning of muscles
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Aquatic therapy is a special type of physical therapy that involves exercising in water. People use physical therapy to recover from serious injuries, something that takes several months or years. However, aquatic therapy reduces chronic and acute pain, boost muscle performance, and speed recovery faster than physical therapy. Some other benefits of aquatic therapy include:
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A stiff neck is evident by the fact that it hurts you to turn your neck from side to side. This issue is sometimes accompanied by arm pain, headache, shoulder pain and/or neck pain. When an individual has a stiff neck, the person turns the entire body when trying to look sideways or backward. Causes
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Physical therapy makes use of physical methods like exercises, heat treatment, and massage to treat deformity, injury, or disease rather than surgery or drugs. Physical therapists develop an individualized treatment plan to improve the quality of life as well as make daily task easier for people that have been impaired in one way or another.
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