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Your knees are complicated joints made up of several ligaments that provide stability for the entire body. When one or more of these ligaments are…
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While needle therapy sounds scary, it can be a valuable part of a physical therapy treatment plan. For many patients, dry needling, a type of needle…
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Want to see a physical therapist but don’t have a referral from a physician? You might think that you’ll have to make an appointment with your doctor…
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There are many different factors that may put you at a higher risk of developing an injury. These include age, fitness level, physical activity and…
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Many times, people who feel pain in their hands or fingers assume they have arthritis, especially when they feel a dull, aching and consistent pain.…
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Blood flow restriction (BFR) therapy, also known as vascular occlusion training, helps physical therapy patients increase their muscle strength with…
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Vertigo is categorized as a vestibular disorder and can be described as a sudden spinning sensation that can be brought on by moving too abruptly. It…
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Neck pain is one of the most common types of pain among American adults. In fact, about 6% of women and 4% of men are dealing with neck pain on a…
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Up to 20 in every 1,000 U.S. adults suffer from herniated lumbar discs every year. Lumbar discs refer to the spongy tissue in between vertebrae in…
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A bone bruise on your knee — also called a knee contusion — occurs when fluid builds in and around your kneecap, leading to severe pain. A bone…
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Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are a common injury, with as many as 200,000 occurring every year in the U.S. These knee injuries often…
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W-sitting is a sitting position that is most prevalent in young children. Kids who engage in this position will appear to have both of their knees…
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About 5% of people around the world suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome, or the compression of the median nerve in the hand. While the condition is…
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Back pain is shockingly common, with 39% of all American adults reporting some form of back pain. It gets more common with age, too; 44.3% of people…
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Not sure how often you should go to physical therapy? It’s recommended that everyone, regardless of age, make annual visits to a physical therapist’s…
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Physical therapy is an effective and popular way to fast-track healing from an injury or treat a chronic condition. But with medical and commute…
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Fibromyalgia, also known as fibrositis, is a chronic musculoskeletal disorder that affects more than 4 million people in the U.S. during any given…
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The shoulder is a crucial joint for baseball players. It is used for every catching and throwing motion players make on the field. The shoulder also…
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A shoulder sprain occurs when the ligaments that connect the collarbone to the shoulder joint are damaged. This injury can be caused by a fall, a…
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Your neck is supposed to sit comfortably at the top of your spine. If it falls out of alignment, you may start to feel some pretty uncomfortable…
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If you don’t see your physical therapist annually, you may want to consider starting as soon as possible. In fact, annual physical therapy exams…
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Pinched nerves and pulled muscles feel similar but are very different conditions. If you have a pain in your neck or back, you might think that you…
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A foam roller is a large cylindrical tool made of dense foam. While it may look unusual, foam rolling can be an effective way to massage your muscles…
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If you can’t put weight on your leg without severe pain, something’s likely wrong in your knee. In this article, we’ll describe a few possible…