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Common Hand Injury Prevention for Athletes

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Common Foot & Ankle Cycling Injuries

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Cycling is a popular sport amongst people of all ages, whether it is competitive or for fun. Unfortunately like any other sport, there are a risk for injuries. Here we read about some of the common foot and ankle injuries the avid cyclist experiences, and...

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Foot Injuries in a Dancer and the Rehabilitation Process

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Due to the amount of stress dancers put on their bodies, they are highly prone to developing injuries in many areas of the body, especially their feet.  There are both internal and external causes that can lead to such injuries.  Learn about some of the...

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Essentials in Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There are often questions about the diagnosis and treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Many also wonder if consuming certain foods may help, or hinder achieving remission of the disorder.  Answers to these questions and more are provided in this article provided by the Hospital for Special...

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Patients and PTs Generally Agree on LBP Triggers

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Lower Back Pain, or LBP, is a very common condition treated by physical therapists. While individualized treatment may vary for every patient, studies have shown that the triggers of LBP are generally the same across the board. Check out this summary of a study performed...

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Weather and Joint Pain: What’s the Link?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Have you ever wondered why you may experience joint stiffness or pain during certain weather conditions? Find out how the weather outside can affect the way your joints feel on a day to day basis. [/vc_column_text][iframe src="http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/features/weather_and_pain" width="100%" height="1000"][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

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9 Things You Should Know About Pain

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Pain is very often associated with the development of an injury in our bodies. While the amount of pain you perceive to be feeling is highly subjective, everyone has at some point experienced this sensation. Here are 9 facts about pain that you may not...

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4 Ways to Stick to Your Physical Therapy ‘Homework’

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A major part of how well your physical therapy regime will work has to do with the portion you're accountable for, your physical therapy homework. In most instances, your physical therapist will assign you a home exercise program to go along with what you do...

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Slideshow: A Visual Guide to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Many people suffer from pain in the hand,wrist and/or arm, that could be associated with carpal tunnel syndrome. Discover what the signs and symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome are, as well has treatment options that are available to you should they be required. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no"...

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Standing on Your Own Two Feet – Don’t Take Balance for Granted

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] As we age, our ability to balance ourselves diminishes. With the proper diagnosis and help from a physical therapist, loss of balance and coordination can be prevented and/or improved. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" header_style="" anchor="" in_content_menu="" content_menu_title="" icon_pack="font_awesome" content_menu_fa_icon="" content_menu_fe_icon="" content_menu_ion_icon="" content_menu_linea_icon="" content_menu_simple_line_icons="" content_menu_dripicon="" text_align="left" video=""...

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