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In the physical therapy industry, there is a saying that goes proximal stability before distal mobility. What this saying means is that our proximal…
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Myofascial release is a type of physical therapy that can be used as an alternative to opioids or other medicines for pain relief. It was first…
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Research suggests that nearly 800,000 people receive knee replacements in the U.S. every year. It can take, at best, almost six months to recover…
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Myokinesthetic therapy is a type of treatment often utilized by physical therapists to address specific or localized areas of pain within the nervous…
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Sciatica is characterized by pain or discomfort in the lower back, often extending down the leg to the toes. It occurs when pressure is placed on the…
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Ergonomics are just as important for kids as they are for adults. After all, they have the same bones and muscles we do, and poor posture or ill-…
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Every type of treatment has its own contraindications. For example, allergies prevent you from taking certain medications, and pregnancy prevents you…
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It happened again:
You rolled your ankle.
Maybe you were playing basketball and came down on it the wrong way. Perhaps you were dancing when you…
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Is your knee screaming in pain?
Dread getting out of bed because you don't want to put pressure on your tender leg?
Don't know what's wrong?
Below,…
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According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 1 in 12 American adults lives with a chronic pain disorder that affects their daily…
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Thoracic outlet syndrome is a nerve-related condition that occurs when the nerves or blood vessels just below your neck are compressed, or squeezed.…
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How do you know when the pain in your elbow is the result of a golfer's elbow? This condition is often confused with tennis elbow, another common…
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There are many reasons why someone could be suffering from a balance disorder. Infections of the inner ear, the use of certain medications and the…
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Many people often think of hip pain as a condition only elderly adults suffer from. However, hip pain is more common than you may think. According to…
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For patients with stiff joints that are painful to move, even the simplest household tasks can become difficult. Whether it is due to conditions such…
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Strain-counterstrain therapy is a specific form of physical therapy. It is designed to treat patients who suffer from muscle strain. Strain-…
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Neck pain is a condition that affects a large number of people daily. Research estimates that roughly 20% to 70% of adults in the U.S. will…
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Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) conditions affect roughly 12% of people at one time and affect women more commonly than men. TMJ disorders can be…
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Shoulder impingement is one of the most common types of shoulder pain. It accounts for nearly half of all reports of shoulder pain. Shoulder…
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Most experts recommend that adults drink at least eight glasses of water per day to maintain good hydration and overall wellness. Keeping ourselves…
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Electrical stimulation (ES), when used in physical therapy, is a treatment method that applies electrical currents to the muscles of a patient. It's…
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Decreased joint mobility is a common, often age-related condition that affects the daily lives of millions of people every day. One specific type of…
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Active Release Techniques (ART) was first created and patented in the 1980s by a Doctor of Chiropractic medicine. It consists of the manual…
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Every athlete needs support. It can come from their teammates, their coach, or their family and friends. Athletes will perform at their best when…