One of the most common injuries seen in a Physical Therapist’s office are torn rotator cuffs. But not many people know what exactly a rotator cuff is, how they injured it or what to expect when recovering from the injury. So let us explain! The Basic Anatomy A “rotator cuff” is actually a group of […]
Most people think physical therapy (PT) is a short visit to a magical doctor and your pain will instantly go away. Unfortunately that is not the case. PT isn’t just about what happens in the office but about the people behind the scenes and taking care of things yourself when you are at home. Keeping […]
Everyone has heard the horror stories of how painful it is to be pregnant and this is excluding the actual delivery of the baby. During the nine months of pregnancy, a woman will gain an average of 20 to 35 pounds in order to accommodate the baby. But this extra weight can lead to physical […]
It’s easy to feel invincible and incredibly healthy when you have a consistent work out routine that gets results. You head to the gym every morning, you eat right, and you’re seeing progress each week. The good health and hard work can continue on, until they suddenly come to a crashing halt. Without proper stretching, […]
The workplace may seem like a same space. You probably spend a majority of your day sitting comfortably at your desk, and working at your computer. Interestingly enough, offices often see quite a few injuries over the course of a year. Even the simplest thing like spilled water or icy steps can prove hazardous for […]
When you’re a young athlete with a real passion for the game and plenty of promise, an injury can be a truly devastating event. It may seem as though your future is now out of reach, and that can be a helpless feeling. The good news is that most injuries heal with a bit of […]
Just mentioning a torn Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is enough to make even the most experienced Physical Therapists (PTs) and Orthopedic Surgeons wince in pain. Some report there being approximately 200,000 ACL injuries every year and nearly 100,000 of them involve either a partial or complete ligament tear. More than half of these injuries are […]
Physical therapy helps people overcome a multitude of problems, but did you know that it can actually help with headaches? Orthopedic care helps individuals with pain all over their bodies, and some people don’t realize that their headaches are caused by other underlying physical ailments. If you suffer from unexplained headaches, physical therapy may be […]
High blood pressure is a serious matter. Without proper treatment, this health issue can lead to heart attacks, strokes, and circulatory diseases. Unfortunately, this problem affects more than 75 million Americans. If you have been diagnosed with high pressure, it is not a death sentence. With proper diet and exercise, and the help of a […]
Nice temperatures lead to more physical activity, and while this is a wonderful change, it also causes an increase in summer injuries that require physical therapy. Emergency rooms see an increase of at least 18 percent during the summer. This increase comes in the form of people suffering from fractures, strains, and other injuries. Physical […]
