Fibromyalgia & Physical Therapy
Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues ....
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Sep 4
Back pain and when to seek therapy
Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical help or miss work. Back pain is a leading cause of disability worldwide....
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Jul 31
Physical Therapy & Torn Bicep
Your bicep is the muscle in the front of your upper arm. It helps you bend your elbow and twist your forearm. Types of bicep tendon tear...
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Jun 11
Physical Therapy & Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy (CP) is an umbrella term for a group of motor disabilities that affect your muscle tone, movement, coordination, and more....
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Apr 5
Physical Therapy & Overactive Bladder
People with overactive bladder (OAB) experience a strong and sudden urge to urinate. They may find themselves waking up two or more times...
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Mar 7
Physical Therapy & Stroke Recovery
A stroke happens when blood flow to your brain is decreased or stopped. Many people need physical therapy following a stroke to help...
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Feb 7
Physical therapy & arthritis pain
Physical therapy for arthritis may include exercises to improve joint mobility and tips on posture and movement that can help a person...
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Jun 6, 2023
Physical Therapy and Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a bone disease that develops when bone mineral density and bone mass decreases, or when the quality or structure of bone...
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Dec 13, 2022
Physical Therapy and Children
Children grow rapidly, and injuries and illnesses are sometimes unavoidable. Other children may have or may develop conditions that...
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Oct 11, 2022
Physical Therapy After a Heart Attack
A heart attack can be a frightening experience. Still, many people who’ve had a heart attack go on to enjoy full lives. As part of your...
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Sep 19, 2022
Torn Bicep Tendon Injuries And How Physical Therapy Can Help
What are bicep tendon tear injuries? 1. Proximal biceps tendon tear at shoulder This injury occurs when one of the tendons that attaches...
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Aug 8, 2022
Electrical Stimulation & Physical Therapy
Whether you’re recovering from an injury or stroke or dealing with the pain of fibromyalgia or another condition, you may benefit from a...
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Jul 19, 2022
Physical Therapy & Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition that causes pain, numbness, and weakness in the wrist and hand. CTS can affect the use of...
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Jun 10, 2022
Physical Therapy & Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Osteoarthritis of the knee is the inflammation and wearing away of the cartilage on the bones that form the knee joint, and an...
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Apr 25, 2022
Ankle Sprain and Physical Therapy
Ankle sprains are common injuries that occur when the foot twists or turns beyond its normal range of movement, causing the ligaments of...
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Feb 18, 2022
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries and Physical Therapy
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is an important structure in your knee. It helps to prevent forward slippage of your shin bone under...
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Jan 7, 2022
Physical Therapy Guide to Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder impingement syndrome occurs as the result of chronic, repeated compression of the rotator cuff tendons. These include the long...
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Sep 13, 2021
Physical Therapy Guide to Dizziness
Dizziness is a common problem, especially among older adults. In fact, for people over the age of 65, dizziness is one of the most common...
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Aug 20, 2021
Physical Therapy Guide to Neck pain
Neck pain most frequently affects adults aged 30 to 50 years. Some studies indicate that women are more likely to suffer neck pain than...
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Jul 16, 2021
When do you need physical therapy?
Many people wonder if they are a candidate for physical therapy or if physical therapy can help their ailment. For physical therapists,...
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