An article published in the American Family Physician Journal on Chronic Shoulder Pain emphasized the value of physical therapy that focuses on specific diagnoses. According to statistics, an estimated 20% of the population will suffer from shoulder pain during their lifetime. Also, shoulder pain is the second most common musculoskeletal problem after low back pain. […]
The ankle is the most common site of sprains in the human body. An ankle sprain can occur when you least expect it. It is most likely to occur after a sudden, unnatural twisting of the foot, which results in a ligament tear. An injury like this affects every aspect of your daily life, most […]
An appointment with a physical therapist is an excellent step towards improved function and injury prevention. To make the best use of your time, please use the following guidelines: Wear comfortable clothes. During your initial evaluation, jeans or long sleeves are not advisable since the therapist may need to evaluate your joint stability. Make sure […]
We live in a world of information and technology. People of all ages and backgrounds are clicking away on Blackberry, PDAs, or iPhones. These phones are instrumental in helping us manage a calendar, surf the web, check email and text. But there is something no one is talking about. Using your phone too much can […]
Did you know that 80% of all individuals suffer from low back pain at some point in their lives? At times, the cause can be a specific injury. In other cases, the cause cannot be accurately determined. Low back pain is the second most common reason for visiting the doctor’s office (the first is upper […]
The intensity at which you exercise will determine what you get out of it. Do you want to lose body fat? If so, you need to exercise at a different intensity than someone who trains to build muscle / tone up. Muscles, unlike bones and joints, have a larger blood supply. As a result, muscles […]
If you have arthritis, you are not alone. Usually, the first thing most individuals try is nonprescription medications (like Aspirin, Tylenol, Advil, or Aleve) for pain relief. If this doesn’t work, the pain may increase to the point that surgery becomes a possibility (joint repair or replacement). How do you manage arthritis? There is no […]
