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How Can Physical Therapy Help Arthritis Patients?   What is Arthritis? There are many different types of arthritis, but most of them involve the inflammation of one or many joints in the body leading to pain and swelling. Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid arthritis are two of the most common types of arthritis and symptoms can be [...]

Depending on your injury or condition, your doctor will likely prescribe physical therapy to manage pain. This could mean up to 2 or 3 sessions per week for at least 4 weeks. If you are spending this much time with someone, you should really trust and look forward to seeing them! So how do you [...]

What Does a Physical Therapist Do? Physical therapists examine patients and determine a treatment plan that involves a variety of movement exercises and the use of advanced physical therapy technology. What Does a Chiropractor Do? Chiropractor's treat the body through spinal adjustments. Chiropractor's believe these adjustments can improve the functioning of the body in other [...]

What Causes Ankle Pain? Ankle pain may stem from conditions like arthritis or gout, overuse, or injury. Some of the following injuries that may cause ankle pain include: Ankle Sprain Ankle Fracture Tendonitis Bursitis   How Can I Relieve Ankle Pain? If you are experiencing ankle pain, it is important to seek help from a [...]

3 Things Your Physical Therapists Want You to Stop Doing Your physical therapist works with you on implementing new things into your life, but what would they like you to stop doing? Patients who have never been to physical therapy may have a warped perception of what it would be like or are nervous for [...]

Back pain is extremely common, and it can be preventable in some cases. Learn what may be causing your back pain and how physical therpy can help you. What Causes Back Pain? Back pain may occur for several reasons. One of the most common reasons for back pain is poor posture. We often experience poor [...]

No two physical therapists are the same! The world of physical therapy is broad, and each physical therapist has different techniques, experiences, and specializations. You spend a lot of time with your physical therapist, making it important to choose the right physical therapist for you. We have 3 crucial things to consider when choosing a [...]

Recovering from ACL tear surgery takes time and dedication to physical therapy. It typically takes 9-12 months before patients can return to sport; however, every patient has a unique recovery experience.  Learn about the importance of physical therapy before and after ACL surgery, along with other recovery tips. Physical Therapy Before ACL Surgery Physically therapy [...]

What are the Most Common Injuries that Volleyball Players Get?  Volleyball requires many overhead movements as well as sudden twists and turns. Because of this volleyball players are likely to experience shoulder pain, finger/hand pain, ankle pain, low back pain, and knee pain. Some of the common injuries that volleyball players get are: How can [...]

One of the most asked questions by patients, especially our athletes, is how can I recover quickly from knee surgery? The answer to that question depends on a host of variables like age, health, and dedication to recovery. However, there are things you can do to speed your recovery. Post Operative Tip for Knee Surgery [...]