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Ever heard of a baby going to physical therapy? It happens more often than you might think! Physical therapy isn’t just for adults. There are…
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If you’ve never been to physical therapy before, you might be worried about whether it will hurt. Physical therapy can definitely seem intimidating…
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Vaginismus is a medical condition characterized by involuntary muscle contractions within the vagina. These occur when the threat of penetration is…
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Have you ever gone to physical therapy before? Have you heard that physical therapy sessions can often take a while to complete? Are you wondering if…
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Wondering how long it takes to complete several sessions of physical therapy? There isn’t an easy answer to that question, because the amount of time…
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You’ve heard of physical therapy and you probably have a pretty general idea of what it means. But have you heard of physiotherapy? Maybe you have,…
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Your rotator cuff includes four muscles and dozens of tendons that mobilize your shoulder joint. Together, they help move and rotate your shoulder in…
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About 6% of U.S. adults are diagnosed with fibromyalgia, a chronic disorder characterized by widespread pain, tenderness, and stiffness in the…
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The number of foot and ankle procedures that people undergo is steadily increasing every year. The number of ankle fusion procedures alone has…
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Shin splints, also called tibial stress syndrome, refers to an injury along your shin, the large bone between your knee and ankle. Shin splints…
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Swelling is a very common and natural side effect of an injury as well as surgery. No matter how natural it is, however, swelling can often feel…
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If you currently live with lower back pain, you may have noticed that certain positions or movements can cause immense discomfort. For example, if…
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Cold therapy is often used after an injury or surgery because of its many benefits, which include decreasing inflammation and pain. It’s especially…
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If you have trouble feeling your arm or hand after an injury, you may have sustained a brachial plexus injury. Shoulder trauma, tumors or excessive…
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Foot and ankle pain is very common. In people aged 55 years and older, almost 2% reported having frequent joint pain in their foot or ankle. Foot…
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A sprain is a condition that occurs when a ligament stretches too far or tears. Ligaments are the tissue that keeps your bones together in your…
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Your Achilles tendon is the tissue that attaches your heel bone to the muscles in your calf. You have one of these tendons in each of your legs. It’s…
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You may have heard of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, but have you ever heard about triscaphe arthritis? Well, if you experience joint pain…
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Arthritis refers to joint disease and pain from inflamed joints. Arthritis can be the inflammation of just one joint or several joints simultaneously…
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Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition that can cause serious discomfort and pain. Often referred to as median nerve compression, this condition…
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Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition involving the median nerve. It occurs when the median nerve becomes compressed. Compression of the median nerve…
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So, you’re experiencing a recurring pain in your hand that radiates through your finger and wrist. You’ve probably looked up your symptoms and come…
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Pregnancy comes with a lot of unexpected side effects: foot pain, congestion, leakage, etc. But perhaps one of the most confounding side effects is…
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Choosing to have surgery is not an easy decision. However, if you have tried several noninvasive techniques with minimal results, surgery may be the…