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Understanding How Physical Therapy Could Prevent Pickleball Injuries
Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the country, offering fun, fitness, and social connections to players of all ages. Combining elements of tennis, ping-pong, and badminton, it appeals to both seasoned athletes and casual participants who …
January 16, 2025Read More
How to Strengthen Your Chest With Proper Bench Press Technique
The bench press is one of the most popular exercises in gyms around the world, as it’s an excellent way to build chest, shoulder, and arm strength. However, poor technique can lead to shoulder pain or injury. For many individuals, shoulder discomfort may …
January 9, 2025Read More
Physical Therapy May Improve Tendinopathy and Other Hip-Related Issues
The hip is one of the most important joints in the body, serving as a bridge between its upper and lower halves. It is a ball-and-socket joint that is built to endure repetitive motion and support the weight of your body during activities like walking, ru…
January 2, 2025Read More
What to Know About an Innovative Technique for Chronic Neck Pain
Neck pain is an extremely common issue that affects millions of people throughout the world. It can occur from something as simple as sleeping in the wrong position or keeping bad habits like poor posture over time, and it often leads to long-term discomf…
December 26, 2024Read More
New Year, New You: How to Stick to Your 2025 Resolutions
It’s just about that time of year when many people start thinking about New Year’s resolutions to pursue in 2025. The idea of a "New Year, New You" is certainly inspiring, but the reality is that most people abandon their resolutions after just one month …
December 18, 2024Read More
Tennis Elbow: Causes, Treatment, and How Physical Therapy Can Help
Tennis is a great form of physical activity that works out many parts of the body due to its demanding dynamics, but just like every other sport, it also comes with a certain risk for injury. The most common injury in the sport is called lateral epicondyl…
December 11, 2024Read More
Harnessing the Potential of 'Exercise Snacks’ - Boost Your Health!
In today’s fast-paced world, finding enough time each week to do lengthy workouts can feel difficult, if not impossible. However, research shows that you can still improve your health with “exercise snacks,” which are short bursts of physical activity sca…
December 4, 2024Read More
How Physical Therapy Can Help You Maximize Your Healthcare Benefits
As the end of 2024 approaches, you may be taking some time to reflect on your health over the last year. Another valuable practice at this time of year is to review your health plan. If you’ve been dealing with any lingering pain, soreness, or mobility is…
November 27, 2024Read More
Why Physical Therapy is Cost-Effective for Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis is an extremely common disorder that involves the cartilage in a knee joint. In a normal knee, the ends of each bone are covered by cartilage, a smooth substance that protects the bones from one another and absorbs shock during impact.…
November 20, 2024Read More
Therapeutic Exercise Programs Can Help with Rotator Cuff Injuries
Rotator cuff injuries are a common cause of shoulder pain that can significantly impact daily life. Examples include conditions like rotator cuff tendinitis, rotator cuff tears, and shoulder impingement, which often result from overuse of the shoulder or …
November 13, 2024Read More
Early PT is Likely The Best Choice for Acute Low Back Pain
Low back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders in the U.S., affecting nearly 40% of adults each year. Whether it is due to poor posture, work-related activities, or injury, back pain can drastically reduce your quality of life and abili…
November 6, 2024Read More
For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Physical Therapy is More Cost-Effective
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a common condition affecting about 5% of the US population. It arises when the median nerve in the wrist becomes compressed, leading to numbness, pain, and reduced hand function. Many people at risk for CTS are office worke…
October 23, 2024Read More
How Therapeutic Exercise Can Assist with Musculoskeletal Disorders
A musculoskeletal disorder is a painful condition that involves the muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments, or other structures of the body. These disorders most commonly occur in joints like the spine, ankles, knees, hips, and shoulders, resulting in pain a…
October 16, 2024Read More
Hands-On Therapy Can Improve Patients with Common Ankle Sprains
About 25,000 people people sprain their ankle every day, and sports are involved in most of these incidents. Ankle sprains represent the most common injury in athletic activities, as they account for a whopping 45% of all sports-related injuries. But this…
October 9, 2024Read More
Regularly Engaging in Physical Activity May Extend Your Lifespan
It's no secret that regular physical activity is essential for maintaining optimal health, but did you know that it can also extend your life expectancy? According to a comprehensive study conducted as part of the Copenhagen City Heart Study, engaging in …
October 2, 2024Read More
Alleviating Neck Pain: The Power of Manual Therapy Over Medications
Neck pain is like an unwelcome guest that just won’t leave, and nearly everyone will experience it at some point in their lives. It can stem from various causes like poor posture, an injury, or a chronic condition, and the resulting pain can range from mi…
September 25, 2024Read More
The Amazing Benefits of Meditation: A Journey to Better Health
Meditation is a practice that involves focusing or clearing the mind with different techniques to reach a mentally clear and emotionally calm state. It's often associated with mindfulness, which involves being present and fully engaging with whatever one …
September 18, 2024Read More
Difference Between Surgery and Physical Therapy for Treating Meniscal
A meniscus is a wedge-shaped piece of cartilage within your knee joints. There are two menisci (plural of meniscus) in each of your knees, and the job of each of these structures is to stabilize the knee joint and absorb shock. If you've ever experienced …
September 11, 2024Read More
Physical Therapy Can Significantly Improve Outcomes After Hip Surgery
Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), or hip impingement, is a condition in which the ball and socket of the hip don't fit together properly. This causes the bones to rub against each other during movement, which can lead to pain and limited hip motion.…
September 4, 2024Read More
The Importance of Preventing Falls in Older Adults
Falls are a major concern for older adults, as they can lead to serious injuries such as hip and wrist fractures. In the course of the natural aging process, older adults may experience reduced muscle strength, balance issues, and other bodily changes tha…
August 28, 2024Read More