Cupping is Becoming Mainstream for Serious Athletes
Not long ago, cupping therapy was considered an unfamiliar treatment that many people only associated with alternative medicine. Today, however, cupping is becoming […]
Read More....The Importance of Physical Therapy After Knee Surgery
Understanding the importance of physical therapy after knee surgery can help patients achieve better outcomes and return to their normal activities with greater […]
Read More....Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is a foot condition that develops when repeated activities put a strain on the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue […]
Read More....Parkinsons Disease
Parkinson Disease (PD) is the second most common degenerative brain disorder affecting adults. People with PD are at risk of falling and sustaining […]
Read More....Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel of the wrist. The carpal tunnel is a […]
Read More....Ankle Sprain
An ankle sprain occurs when the foot twists or turns beyond its normal range of movement, causing the ligaments connecting the bones of […]
Read More....ACL Tear
An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is an injury to the knee commonly affecting athletes. Nonathletes can also experience an ACL tear due […]
Read More....Balance Problems
Balance problems make it hard for you to maintain stable posture and stay upright when you stand, walk and even sit. Problems with […]
Read More....Chronic Pain
Chronic pain occurs when the brain concludes there is a threat to a person’s well-being based on the many signals it receives from […]
Read More....Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) causes breathing difficulty and leads to other systemic problems. COPD is the tenth most prevalent disease worldwide. It’s […]
Read More....Dizziness
Dizziness is a common problem, especially among older adults. In fact, for people over the age of 65, dizziness is one of the […]
Read More....Headaches
Pain of any type that occurs in any part of the head is called a headache. There are many different types of headaches, […]
Read More....Herniated Disk
A herniated disk occurs when the cushion-like cartilage (the disk) between the bones of the spine is torn, and the gelatin-like core of […]
Read More....Knee Pain
Knee pain can result from disease, overuse injury or trauma. In runners, the knee is the part of the body that is injured […]
Read More....Low Back Pain
If you have low back pain, you are not alone. At any given time, about 25% of people in the United States report […]
Read More....Neck Pain
Neck pain is pain felt in the back of the neck – the upper spine area, just below the head. When certain nerves […]
Read More....Osteoarthritis
“Arthritis” is a term used to describe inflammation of the joints. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis and usually is […]
Read More....Rotator Cuff Tear
The “rotator cuff” is the group of four muscles and their tendons responsible for keeping your shoulder joint stable. Injuries to the rotator […]
Read More....Stroke
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States. It also is a leading cause of serious and long-term disability. […]
Read More....Physical Therapy Helps You Move Better and Safely Manage Pain
Statistics show that that more than 80% of American adults do not get enough physical activity despite the proven benefits, such as a […]
Read More....October is Physical Therapy Month
Who are physical therapists? They’re movement experts who improve quality of life through prescribed exercise
Read More....Exercise Safely Outdoors in Winter
Winter exercise boosts immunity during cold and flu season. A few minutes a day can help prevent simple bacterial and viral infections, according […]
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