Mild meniscal tears and moderate knee osteoarthritis send some people under the knife, when all they really need is physical therapy. A recent study in the New England Journal of Medicine found no sig
According to a recent study, those who experience nontraumatic rotator cuff tears do just as well with “conservative treatment” such as physical therapy
What does a physical therapist do, and how can they help you? Here's why you should get physical therapy first. 1. Feel better, sooner 2. Save money 3. Get b...
Physical therapy aims to help patients maintain, recover or improve physical ability that may be impaired due to a condition or injury.
Are You Having Back And Pelvic Pain During Your Pregnancy
One of the most distressing things when you’re having pain with pregnancy is the lack of quality information available. Most women are told that “this is normal” and “don’t worry, once you have your baby, it will get better!” Women are led to believe that their is due to their changing posture and/or something that they shouldn’t be doing – such as standing, stooping, lifting. Worst of all, women are afraid that they…
According to the results of an award-winning study, treating back pain first witht evidence-based physical therapy is cost effective and reduces potential use of opioid medications, spinal injections,
Ever wonder what there is to know about physical therapy that you don't already know? Here are the top 10 things you may not know about physical therapy. 1
Physical therapy trains you to do exercises to relieve the fatigue and pain of fibromyalgia. WebMD explains how PT can help.
Physical therapy and recovery from injuryPhysical therapy can help you recover from an injury and avoid future injury by reducing pain in the soft tissues (muscles, tendons, and ligaments), improving flexibility and function, and building muscle strength. Your physical therapist can also evaluate how you perform an activity and make suggestions for doing the activity in a way that is less likely .
Every runner can expect to experience an injury at some point in his or her running career. In fact, it’s conceivable that no human walks the earth who hasn’t experienced a side pang, a sore muscle, or an achy joint following a run
Whether or not that injury requires intervention in the form of physical therapy (PT) can depend on how prepared your body is for your run (running form)—or it may have occurred thanks to over-training. Both causes are quite common.
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Moms, do you feel like your body still isn’t recovered from having a baby? An appointment with a specialized physical therapist may be what the doctor ordered.
Physical therapy helps people of all ages who have medical conditions, illnesses or injuries that limit their regular ability to move and function
A customized physical therapy program can help individuals return to their prior level of functioning, and encourage activities and lifestyle changes that can help prevent further injury and improve overall health and well being. Primary care doctors often refer patients to physical therapy…
From learning how to get started with a physical therapy program to knowing what to wear at your first appointment, discover answers to some PT FAQs.
Physical therapy involves exercise, massage, and stimulating the body's natural painkillers. Learn about using this pain treatment for chronic pain management.
When it comes to treating lumbar spinal stenosis in the lower back area, physical therapy can be as effective as surgery, a University of Pittsburgh study ...
Maybe you’re recovering from surgery or dealing with a condition such as arthritis or back pain. Or maybe you’re just combating the aches and pains of advancing years. But one way or another, Consumer Reports notes, there’s a good
Physical therapy for seniors is extremely important. Read our latest blog about the importance of physical therapy for seniors.
Are you having back pain during your pregnancy?
One of the most distressing things when you're having pain with pregnancy is the lack of quality information available.
Incontinence Is Not Just Treatable, It's Curable
Urinary incontinence, any involuntary loss of urine, is one of those things that nobody wants to talk about. But according to the National Association for Continence, incontinence is something that impacts over 25 million Americans. So why aren’t we