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New Year, New You: How to Stick to Your 2025 Resolutions
December 18, 2024
It’s just about that time of year when many people start thinking about New Year’s resolutions to pursue in 2025. The idea of a "New Year, New You" is certainly inspiring, but the reality is that most people abandon their resolutions after just one month …
Tennis Elbow: Causes, Treatment, and How Physical Therapy Can Help
December 11, 2024
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 certain risk for injury. The most common injury in the sport is called lateral epicondyl…
Harnessing the Potential of 'Exercise Snacks’ - Boost Your Health!
December 4, 2024
In today’s fast-paced world, finding enough time each week to do lengthy workouts can feel difficult, if not impossible. However, research shows that you can still improve your health with “exercise snacks,” which are short bursts of physical activity sca…
How Physical Therapy Can Help You Maximize Your Healthcare Benefits
November 27, 2024
As the end of 2024 approaches, you may be taking some time to reflect on your health over the last year. Another valuable practice at this time of year is to review your health plan. If you’ve been dealing with any lingering pain, soreness, or mobility is…
Why Physical Therapy is Cost-Effective for Knee Osteoarthritis
November 20, 2024
Knee osteoarthritis is an extremely common disorder that involves the cartilage in a knee joint. In a normal knee, the ends of each bone are covered by cartilage, a smooth substance that protects the bones from one another and absorbs shock during impact.…
Therapeutic Exercise Programs Can Help with Rotator Cuff Injuries
November 13, 2024
Rotator cuff injuries are a common cause of shoulder pain that can significantly impact daily life. Examples include conditions like rotator cuff tendinitis, rotator cuff tears, and shoulder impingement, which often result from overuse of the shoulder or …
Early PT is Likely The Best Choice for Acute Low Back Pain
November 6, 2024
Low back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders in the U.S., affecting nearly 40% of adults each year. Whether it is due to poor posture, work-related activities, or injury, back pain can drastically reduce your quality of life and abili…
For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Physical Therapy is More Cost-Effective
October 23, 2024
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a common condition affecting about 5% of the US population. It arises when the median nerve in the wrist becomes compressed, leading to numbness, pain, and reduced hand function. Many people at risk for CTS are office worke…
How Therapeutic Exercise Can Assist with Musculoskeletal Disorders
October 16, 2024
A musculoskeletal disorder is a painful condition that involves the muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments, or other structures of the body. These disorders most commonly occur in joints like the spine, ankles, knees, hips, and shoulders, resulting in pain a…
Hands-On Therapy Can Improve Patients with Common Ankle Sprains
October 9, 2024
About 25,000 people people sprain their ankle every day, and sports are involved in most of these incidents. Ankle sprains represent the most common injury in athletic activities, as they account for a whopping 45% of all sports-related injuries. But this…
Regularly Engaging in Physical Activity May Extend Your Lifespan
October 2, 2024
It's no secret that regular physical activity is essential for maintaining optimal health, but did you know that it can also extend your life expectancy? According to a comprehensive study conducted as part of the Copenhagen City Heart Study, engaging in …
Alleviating Neck Pain: The Power of Manual Therapy Over Medications
September 25, 2024
Neck pain is like an unwelcome guest that just won’t leave, and nearly everyone will experience it at some point in their lives. It can stem from various causes like poor posture, an injury, or a chronic condition, and the resulting pain can range from mi…
The Amazing Benefits of Meditation: A Journey to Better Health
September 18, 2024
Meditation is a practice that involves focusing or clearing the mind with different techniques to reach a mentally clear and emotionally calm state. It's often associated with mindfulness, which involves being present and fully engaging with whatever one …
Difference Between Surgery and Physical Therapy for Treating Meniscal
September 11, 2024
A meniscus is a wedge-shaped piece of cartilage within your knee joints. There are two menisci (plural of meniscus) in each of your knees, and the job of each of these structures is to stabilize the knee joint and absorb shock. If you've ever experienced …
Physical Therapy Can Significantly Improve Outcomes After Hip Surgery
September 4, 2024
Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), or hip impingement, is a condition in which the ball and socket of the hip don't fit together properly. This causes the bones to rub against each other during movement, which can lead to pain and limited hip motion.…
The Importance of Preventing Falls in Older Adults
August 28, 2024
Falls are a major concern for older adults, as they can lead to serious injuries such as hip and wrist fractures. In the course of the natural aging process, older adults may experience reduced muscle strength, balance issues, and other bodily changes tha…
Discover the Benefits of Manual Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis
August 21, 2024
Knee osteoarthritis is an issue that many people are familiar with. For some, it's the reason they can't keep up with the running regimen they've worked so hard to establish, while it may prevent others from simply going for a walk with friend…
How Therapy and Exercise Can Address Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
August 14, 2024
Shoulder impingement syndrome (SIS) is a common cause of shoulder pain that affects many individuals, especially those engaged in repetitive overhead activities. If you happen to be an athlete or someone who frequently works with their arms raised, it’s i…
Effective Physical Therapy Strategies for Low Back Pain Relief
August 7, 2024
Low back pain is a widespread issue that affects people of all ages, but it is most common in adults between the ages of 30 and 60 years. In some individuals, the pain may become severe enough to limit daily activities and impair quality of life. Fortunat…
Understanding Calf Muscle Injuries and Rehabilitation
July 24, 2024
Calf muscle injuries are a common issue among athletes, often leading to significant downtime. This article explores the anatomy of calf muscles, the nature of connective tissue injuries, and the importance of MRI in diagnosing these injuries. We'll a…
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