The Leg is Artificial but the Willpower is Real
The ability to sit, stand and walk comes naturally to adults. The movement of the leg during normal gait involves a complex sequence of events involving the hip, knee and…
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Ankle Injury – We’ll Get You Back On Your Feet
An ankle injury occurs when the joint is twisted, turned, sprained or strained. In the acute stages, rest and ice can bring relief. The joint is often elevated to control…
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Ouch! What To Do When That Shoulder Pops?
The shoulder joint is subject to a great deal of motion, more so than other large joints in the body. This makes the shoulder susceptible to dislocation. Anyone who has…
Why Space Matters.. In Your Spine
You may know that physical therapy helps in the treatment of low back pain but did you also know that physical therapy can help treat conditions such as spinal stenosis?…
Yes! Physical Therapy Can Help Urinary Incontinence
Incontinence is an embarrassing condition that affects men, women and children of all ages. A common symptom is the loss of bladder control when coughing, sneezing, lifting and laughing. Incontinence…
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The Best Way to Beat Arthritis
Arthritis-related pain has been the most common cause of adult pain and disability in the U.S. for the last 15 years and an estimated 294,000 children have some type of…
The Kneed for Physical Therapy
Aches and pains in the knee joint are common but easily dismissed. Although arthritis is well known, a degenerative knee condition called chondromalacia can also cause knee pain. Chondromalacia has…
The Rapid Recovery Blueprint
Exercise tends to break down muscle fibers while rest allows muscles to recuperate and emerge stronger. The appropriate amount of exercise, followed by recovery leads to an ongoing cycle of…
The Truth About Pain Relief (Without Pills)
It is common knowledge that physical therapy helps with relief of pain and improvement of function. In fact, it helps improve mobility, increase strength, reduce swelling and empowers individuals to…
Yoga and Physical Therapy
Most people don't think of yoga as something that is connected to physical therapy. However, yoga is an effective way to manage a variety of conditions, maintaining flexibility and fostering…