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Sleep is essential to our mental, emotional and physical well-being. It can improve your concentration, energy levels, immune system and more. But…
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Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction is a condition in which the temporomandibular joint, a joint found at the intersection of your jaw and…
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Are you one of 24% of adults in the United States who have some form of arthritis? Joint inflammation can come in many forms. Arthritis can leave…
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If you’ve ever dealt with ankle pain, you know how disruptive it can be to everyday life. Ankle pain can make walking to class, playing your favorite…
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Sciatica, also known more formally as sciatic neuritis, is a condition characterized by pain caused by pressure on the sciatic nerve. The sciatic…
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Are you struggling with persistent pain in the back of your ankle? You’re not alone. In fact, approximately 12% of the population in the U.S.…
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Rotator cuff injuries are a common source of shoulder pain. These injuries can be more than painful, sometimes requiring intensive treatment. This is…
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Do you feel a warm and constant hip pain? If so, you may suffer from hip bursitis. This condition involves the inflammation of bursae. Bursae are the…
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When considering physical therapy providers, finding one with specialty programs for women’s health nearby can be important. Women seeking physical…
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Motorcycle accidents often have devastating consequences. A serious motor vehicle injury can require extensive rehabilitation. Due to the relative…
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Many systems throughout the body are deeply interconnected. Chronic neck pain can be caused by issues in the jaw, for example. Even if two issues…
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Everyone experiences foot pain from time to time, from standing too long in one spot to wearing uncomfortable shoes during a walk. But if you’re…
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Exercising can have many benefits, from boosting your energy level to managing your weight. In addition, performing the proper exercises can play a…
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If you’re undergoing surgery for a condition that’s causing you pain, then you would probably assume that the pain would immediately stop afterward.…
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While driving involves sitting in one spot for an extended period of time, it still requires arm and leg movements. When you sustain a leg or knee…
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Your ankles go through a lot on a daily basis because they have to support your body weight while you stand or walk. So when you’re experiencing an…
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Trigger finger is a condition that involves the flexor tendons in the fingers. When someone experiences a trigger finger, their finger locks up or…
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Knee bursitis is a condition involving the inflammation of the bursae. The bursae are fluid-filled sacs that can be found around the knee joints.…
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If you’ve started physical therapy and your therapist has recommended that you use exercise bands during treatment, here’s what you need to know.…
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You may be dealing with poor posture if you’ve ever experienced neck, back or shoulder pain from just sitting. It’s fairly common to experience poor…
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Hip fractures are a fairly common type of fracture to experience. About 300,000 people in the U.S. sustain hip fractures per year. They’re more…
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Have you ever heard of hip dysplasia? It's a condition that involves the abnormal development of the hip socket. This condition prevents the head of…
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If you’re going under the knife for knee pain, you’d be one of thousands just like you. Knee surgeries have become increasingly popular in the U.S.…
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Have you ever seen a physical therapist for treatment? For most people who haven’t gone through therapy before, it can be overwhelming to think about…