How to Prevent Wrist Fractures
A wrist fracture has the potential to impact daily life for an extended period of time. Wrist fractures result from falls, sports activities and improper lifting. Owing to the complex…
Senior Man Suffering From Back Pain Whilst Gardening
How to Enjoy Outdoor Activities.. Without Back Pain
Outdoor activities like gardening are a healthy and enjoyable way to live an active lifestyle. When the weather is nice, the outdoors are hard to resist. However, a lack of…
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Improving Connections Between Nerves and Muscles
Most people have heard about multiple sclerosis (MS), but don't know much about this autoimmune disease. It's a debilitating and progressive condition that affects the brain and spinal cord. Normally,…
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How to Protect and Strengthen the Knee (and Foot)
Knee and foot injuries are common for people of all ages. They tend to occur during day-to-day activities such as walking, climbing stairs and running. In most cases, people tend…
Never Ignore Hip and Thigh Pain (Here’s Why)
The hip is an important weight bearing joint in the human body. Repetitive stress to the femur (thigh bone) over time can lead to the formation of cracks in the…
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How Physical Therapy Can Facilitate Workplace Wellness
The average person spends eight (8) hours or more in the workplace. Occupational hazards and risks are prevalent in a work environment, especially one with prolonged periods of sitting. A…
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How Physical Therapy Helps Biceps Tendinitis
The biceps tendon connects the biceps muscle in the upper arm to the elbow. The tendon acts like a tough connective tissue. The inflammation of this tendon is bicep tendinitis.…
How To Deal With Chronic Joint And Muscle Pain
We all have experienced at one time or another, soreness in our muscles, or pain in a joint as we’ve gotten older. Usually, it means a trip to the medicine…
Don’t Stress Out About Stress Fractures
A stress fracture, also known as a fatigue-induced fracture, consists of one or more small cracks in the bone. It is associated with a pattern of overuse, commonly seen in…
A closer look at the precise application of the Graston Technique for trigger finger rehabilitation
The Graston Technique for Trigger Finger: Using Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) for Healing
Trigger finger is a common condition that causes pain, stiffness, and a popping or clicking sensation in the fingers. It occurs when the tendons that control the movement of the…