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Category Archives: Physical Therapy
Balance and gait therapy
When a person suffers an injury or a debilitating disease, he often has to relearn how to walk. This process is called gait training. A physical therapist becomes a guide and a resource for the person relearning how to do … Continue reading
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How is carpal tunnel syndrome treated?
Treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome should begin as early as possible, under a doctor’s direction. Underlying causes such as diabetes or arthritis should be treated first. Initial treatment generally involves resting the affected hand and wrist for at least 2 … Continue reading
Vestibular Rehabilitation
An estimated 90 million Americans (42% of the current population) experience dizziness at least once in their lifetime. Some patients develop permanent balance deficits with subsequent functional limitations. For patients over 75 years of age, dizziness is the number one … Continue reading
Hip Replacement Rehab & Recovery
Day of Surgery: The day of hip replacement surgery is mostly a day to recover from your procedure. But it is not justabout rest. Depending on the time of day of your surgery, you may be asked to sit in … Continue reading
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Sciatica
Neuropathy – sciatic nerve; Sciatic nerve dysfunction Last reviewed: June 4, 2011. Sciatica refers to pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling in the leg. It is caused by injury to or pressure on the sciatic nerve. Sciatica is a symptom of … Continue reading
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Physical and Occupational Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis treatment often includes physical therapy and/or occupational therapy. Healthy joints are the “hinges” that let us move around and function every day. Many of us take that for granted. But if your joints are affected by rheumatoid arthritis, … Continue reading
TMJ EXERCISES
First, some preliminary thoughts about the Temporo-Mandibular Joint (Keywords: tmj exercises, exercises tmj, tmj anatomy, migraine headache, chiropractic) TMJ exercises will undoubtedly help reduce the pain you may be having from your jaw joint, but … and it’s a big … Continue reading
Knee Replacement May Be a Lifesaver for Some
By the time 64-year-old Laura Milson decided to undergo total knee replacement after 12 years of suffering from arthritis, even a short walk to the office printer was a struggle.Preview After her surgery last August at the Rothman Institute at … Continue reading
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What is stenosis?
What is stenosis? Spinal stenosis is created by the narrowing of the spinal canal. This narrowing may be caused by mechanical problems or by abnormalities in the aging spine. It may or may not result in low-back pain, limping, and … Continue reading
Hip Replacement Surgery: Working With a Physical Therapist
When a surgeon replaces your hip joint during hip replacement surgery, you’re only part of the way toward your goal of relieving your hip pain. The next step is to restore range of motion in the joint and build a … Continue reading
Tennis Elbow
Treatment Overview Tennis elbow treatment is most often successful. The most important part of treatment is tendon rest. A long rest from aggravating activity allows the small tears in the tendon to heal. Depending on how severe your condition is, … Continue reading
Education Required to Become a Physical Therapist
To become a physical therapist, a person must usually obtain a graduate degree. In most cases, a person will be required to hold a doctorate degree in physical therapy. College programs in physical therapy are typically a combination of coursework … Continue reading
Doctors Call For Pullback On Narcotics For Chronic Pain
In a bracing call to action, three doctors from California are telling their peers to think twice before prescribing potent narcotics for patients with chronic pain. Drugs such as Vicodin, Percocet and Oxycontin have become among the most prescribed in … Continue reading
Elderly Balance Problems & Outpatient Physical Therapy
Balance disorders commonly affect the elderly, They are caused by a number of factors, including medications, disease, poor muscle tone and lack of activity. Outpatient or at-home physical therapy and exercise instruction may help seniors enjoy fuller and more active … Continue reading