What happens if you don’t have physical therapy after ankle surgery?
A severe ankle fracture. Torn ankle ligaments. An ankle joint with end-stage osteoarthritis. People with any of these issues are likely to seek relief from ankle surgery. Ankle surgery isn’t as common as total hip or knee replacements, but it is used to help...
Three benefits of physical therapy for runner’s knee
Feeling tenderness when someone touches your knee. Pain when walking or getting up from a chair. Grinding or popping sounds when you move your knee. Noticed any of these symptoms? If you said yes, you’re likely dealing with a common condition called patellofemoral...
Is there a reason to not do physical therapy after knee replacement surgery?
A total knee replacement is a complex and lengthy procedure. It can also cause lots of residual damage to soft tissue around the knee. Additionally, it’s common to feel post-surgical pain for days or weeks after this procedure. In spite of these challenges, some...
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