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Many people are used to seeing scars on their skin. From falling off the playground when you were a kid to sustaining a deep cut from broken glass,…
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The shoulder is made up of four joints, three bones, four tendons and three groups of muscles. With so many different parts, it can be hard to…
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Every athlete puts their body through a lot of stress. But with sports that revolve around a ball, like baseball, hand pain and injuries are…
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A rotator cuff tear (RCT) is an injury that occurs to the muscles that join the bones of the shoulder joint. It's often the result of repetitive…
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Have you ever noticed that both of your second toes on each foot are longer than your big toes? You may have Morton’s toe. Morton’s toe is a…
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Ankle pain can occur for a variety of reasons. It can also cause a variety of symptoms, like instability, immobility, and pain. These symptoms can…
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Some research suggests that ankle pain has a national prevalence of 12%. That rate of prevalence is likely to be even higher in those who are runners…
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Fallen arches can be caused by a variety of conditions. Research estimates that about 4% of people have fallen arches, making it a relatively common…
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Degenerative arthritis, also known as osteoarthritis, is a condition involving joint inflammation. This condition is associated with joint…
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A hernia is often associated with issues near the abdominal muscles. But many people don’t realize that it can cause issues throughout different…
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When you’re in pain, you want a treatment option that works in 0.5 seconds. And even though instantaneous pain relief is hard to come by, there are…
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People often say that time heals all, but that’s not always true. If you sustain an injury, and it’s left untreated, you may still feel the effects…
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Many people have had or know someone who has had physical therapy after a surgery. What you may not know is that physical therapy can, and arguably…
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The title poses an important question for anyone suffering from plantar fasciitis, and the direct answer is you should seek out physical therapy as…
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There’s a good chance that you or someone you know has been to physical therapy. Typically, people think that PT is useful for surgery recovery or…
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There it is again. You bend your head down to look at your phone and an all-too-common pain zings through your neck.
It’s not great that you’re…
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Many people believe that every headache is the same, but that’s not true. There are more than half a dozen types of headaches, including tension…
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Physical therapy is a branch of health care that’s utilized by many, but the benefits are unfamiliar to most. It can help people with a plethora of…
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Although the spine may act as one complete support structure for your body, it’s made up of five different regions: cervical, thoracic, lumbar,…
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Swimming is a blast for all ages. Some people like to relax in the pool after a long week, while others do the sport competitively. But repetitive…
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Our bodies naturally weaken as we age. Your muscles can lose strength, you can become less flexible and your endurance can decrease. Your bones can…
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Arthritis is a condition involving inflammation in the joints. It can happen anywhere there are joints in the body, including the knees. Arthritis in…
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Sciatica is a condition that affects up to 40% of the population at some point in their lives. It can seriously affect someone’s daily life by…
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Tension headaches can be more than just a pain. They can become a major inconvenience to everyday life and make performing regular activities feel…