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    What is Causing my Knee Pain? Knee pain can stem from a number of issues such as injury, overuse, or a pre-existing condition. Here are some of the injuries and conditions that may cause knee pain: Meniscus Tear Fracture ACL Tear Arthritis Sprain/Strain Patellar Tendonitis Knee Bursitis Patellofemoral Syndrome     How Can [...]

Why You Should You Do Physical Therapy Before Surgery   Are you wondering why your doctor prescribed physical therapy before you even have surgery? There is good reason for prescribing it, but many patients are confused as to why they cannot go straight to the OR. Physical therapy can be a great tool not only [...]

10 Myths About Physical Therapy Physical Therapy is widely misunderstood, especially if you have never gone through it. There are many kinds of therapies, from occupational to physical, but we will discuss specifically physical therapy and the myths our physical therapists at MPOWER hear every day. Physical Therapy is Not Necessary Depending on your injury [...]

Poor posture is a common problem, especially for those whose occupation required long hour of sitting at a desk. With over half the population having an office type job, it is clear why so many struggle with back and neck issues caused by poor posture. Outside of the typical office job, “text neck” is a [...]

  Most people know someone who has either gone to physical therapy or occupational therapy at some point in time, but not everyone knows the difference between the two. To put it simply, a physical therapist works with patients to improve mobility and strength, while an occupational therapist helps patients to complete everyday tasks.   [...]

    According to the CDC, 1 in 4 US adults have arthritis that has been diagnosed by a doctor. Although arthritis can’t be cured, it can be managed through medication, activity modification, injections, physical therapy, and in some cases, surgery. At MPOWER Physical Therapy, it is our goal to help you manage your arthritis, [...]

    What is a Rotator Cuff Tear? The rotator cuff is made to keep the ball of the arm in the shoulder socket. When the rotator cuff is torn, it is typically due to overuse or injury. There are two types of tears that people can have when they injure their rotator cuff: Partial [...]

    If you feel tingling or numbness in your fingers or hand, you may have carpal tunnel syndrome. According to the Rheumatology Research Foundation, carpal tunnel syndrome affects between 4-10 million Americans. Many people can use physical therapy to treat carpal tunnel, and surgery is not always needed. Try these 5 at home exercises [...]

    Pain Relief The first and most obvious benefit of physical therapy after injury is pain relief. Your physical therapist will come up with a list of strengthening and stretching exercises for you to do during your session, and at home.  Some exercises can provide immediate pain relief. Others may strengthen specific muscles to [...]

    Physical therapy, also known as physiotherapy, offers a holistic way to treat conditions like low back pain. Try these tips to treat and prevent your low back pain.      1. Invest in Ergonomic Equipment If you work a normal 9-5 job, chances are you are sitting in a chair for most of [...]