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Part 4: Common Wrist & Elbow Conditions Treated By Physical Therapists
In the final newsletter of our series, we’re focusing on the wrist and elbow. The elbow is the link between the upper and lower arm, and it can be subjected to repeated stress from many daily activities. As a result, most elbow-related injuries that physi
November 22, 2022
[More]Part 3: Common Knee Conditions Treated By Physical Therapists
The knee is the next region of the body we’re going to examine, as it ranks up there with the back, neck, and shoulder as a hot spot for musculoskeletal pain. Knee pain is especially common in athletes of sports that involve lots of cutting motions and is
November 15, 2022
[More]Part 2: Common Shoulder Conditions Treated By Physical Therapists
For the next installment of our newsletter series, we’re focusing on shoulder pain, which can be extremely disabling. Whether or not you realize it, you use your shoulder almost constantly, as it permits practically any movement that involves your arms. T
November 8, 2022
[More]Part 1: Musculoskeletal Disorders & Common Back & Neck Issues
With the end of the year fast approaching, now is a great time to see a physical therapist it you’re trying to get the most out of your healthcare plan. We suggest you take a few minutes to review your health insurance policy and check on your benefit sta
November 1, 2022
[More]Physical Therapists Use Specialized Techniques To Treat Vertigo
As we discussed in our first newsletter, vertigo is the feeling that things are moving, rotating, rocking, or spinning when a person and their environment are completely still. It occurs when there is a problem with the vestibular system that interferes w
October 25, 2022
[More]Physical Therapy Is Usually The Best Choice for Jaw Pain
There are 22 bones in the face and head, but the lower jawbone—or mandible—is the only one of these that can move. The mandible connects to the temporal bone of the skull at two points just in front of each ear through the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). A
October 18, 2022
[More]Physical Therapy Can Effectively Treat Jaw Pain, Headaches & Vertigo
The jaw is an area that doesn’t generally get much attention as some other parts of the body, but jaw problems are more common than you probably think. A class of jaw-related issues called temporomandibular disorders affect millions of Americans each year
October 11, 2022
[More]For National Physical Therapy Month, We Recognize Our Practice
October is National Physical Therapy Month, which is recognized and celebrated by physical therapists throughout the country every year. The goal of the campaign is to increase awareness of the important role physical therapists play in reducing pain, imp
October 4, 2022
[More]Research Shows Prevention Programs Can Reduce The Risk Of Falls
As we’ve shown over the last few posts, falls are one of the greatest dangers to the over-65 population, and suffering from just one fall can lead to an unfortunate cascade of consequences that will significantly impact one’s health status. But we’ve also
September 27, 2022
[More]Physical Therapists Can Help Reduce Your Risk For Falls
Falls are scary, and they can be disabling in a variety of ways. Directly, they often result in
injuries that can make it difficult to move and function normally. Indirectly, they can create a
significant fear of falling in many individuals, which in tu
injuries that can make it difficult to move and function normally. Indirectly, they can create a
significant fear of falling in many individuals, which in tu
September 20, 2022
[More]Unpacking The Magnitude And Scope Of Falls In Older Adults
Although falls in the elderly result in nearly one million hospitalizations and tens of billions in healthcare spending each year, many people are still not properly informed about the scope of the problem or what they can do to address it. This gap in kn
September 6, 2022
[More]Self Management Strategies Can Lead to Benefits for Neck Pain
Most people who develop neck pain will improve without any interventions, usually within a few days or weeks. But for some, the problem continues or may even worsen. Between 50-85% of patients report symptoms that don't completely resolve, and almost half
August 23, 2022
[More]Physical Therapy Provides Significant Benefits For Radiating Neck Pain
The spine is made up of 24 bones called vertebrae that are stacked on top of one another. Together, these bones connect to create a canal that protects the spinal cord from damage. The uppermost portion of the spine that begins at the base of the skull is
August 16, 2022
[More]Our Top 3 Exercises To Reduce Your Risk For Neck Pain
The neck has an incredibly important job to do. It supports the head and allows us to move it in a wide range of directions so that we can better navigate the world around us. But because of how frequently it’s used and its position in the body, as we’ve
August 9, 2022
[More]Understanding Your Neck Pain Can Help You Get The Care You Need
Most of us can recall one or more occasions when the day got off to a rough start because of a
stiff neck. This can be explained by the fact that neck pain ranks among the most common
types of pain you can get. Statistics vary on just how many people en
stiff neck. This can be explained by the fact that neck pain ranks among the most common
types of pain you can get. Statistics vary on just how many people en
August 2, 2022
[More]Physical Therapy Is An Effective Solution For Tennis Elbow
Tennis is a great form of physical activity that works out many parts of the body due to its demanding dynamics, but just like every other sport, it also comes with a risk for injury. The most common injury in the sport is called lateral epicondylitis, wh
July 26, 2022
[More]Physical Therapy & Surgery Lead To Similar Outcomes For Carpal Tunnel
The carpal tunnel is a space at the base of the palm that contains several tendons and the median nerve, which provides sensation to most of our fingers. If these tendons and soft tissue thicken or any other swelling occurs in the area, the tunnel narrows
July 19, 2022
[More]Top 3 Exercises To Reduce Your Risk for Wrist And Elbow Pain
Most people don’t realize just how much they rely on their wrists and elbows to function properly until a problem arises. This is often the case for anyone with wrist or elbow pain, which can cause daily life to become a series of obstacles to overcome, o
July 12, 2022
[More]Understanding Causes Of Wrist And Elbow Pain, And When To Get Help
In a typical day, you use your hands, wrists, and elbows extremely frequently. From vigorously brushing your teeth in the morning to switching the lights off before bed and during most other actions in between, these joints are very often in a state of mo
July 5, 2022
[More]Several Exercises To Help Patients With Frozen Shoulder
One of the few common shoulder diagnoses that does not directly involve the rotator cuff is adhesive capsulitis, or frozen shoulder. This condition occurs when scar tissue forms within the shoulder, causing the shoulder capsule to thicken and tighten arou
June 28, 2022
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