Total hip replacements aren’t entered into lightly. Often, other treatment options have been tried, but they haven’t been able to reduce symptoms. In this case, many patients will opt for a hip replacement surgery. Many of the patients who end up having hip replacement surgery are affected by end-stage hip osteoarthritis. This type of surgery… Read More
Pain in your hip after standing or sitting for a long time. A catching sensation when you move your hip. Unexplained hip stiffness. All these symptoms are common to a condition known as a hip labral tear. The hip labrum is a ring of cartilage that coats the outer rim of the hip socket. Repetitive… Read More
Difficulty opening your front door. Elbow pain when lifting the TV remote. Pain in the outside of the elbow when shaking hands. People who are experiencing these symptoms likely have a condition called lateral epicondylitis. Most people don’t know the condition by this name. It’s more likely that you’ve heard it called tennis elbow, and… Read More
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 people with severe ankle conditions. However, some people might not consider… Read More
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 pain syndrome (PPS). This condition is more commonly known as runner’s knee,… Read More
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 people might think that it’s OK to do no physical therapy… Read More
Sciatica can certainly make life more difficult for people. Walking across the room can lead to back spasms and pain. Bending down to load the dishwasher could become a chore to be avoided. Even just sitting at your desk for long periods of time can be uncomfortable. Unfortunately, there are many Americans who end up… Read More
Turning your head to talk to your partner. Making it through the workday. Checking for traffic at a stop sign. Every one of these normal daily activities can be harder if you have neck pain. Unfortunately, you’re likely to develop neck pain at some point. One medical study reveals that at least 50% of people… Read More
Have you ever thought about how much you use your knee every day? Walking your kids to the bus stop. Sitting down at the dinner table. Walking up the stairs to your bedroom. These are just some of the normal daily activities that require you to use your knee, and they can all become much… Read More
Whether at an amateur, professional or recreational level, millions of Americans love participating in sports for fun and healthy competition. However, as soon as you receive an injury because of your sport, you can no longer participate until it’s healed. And, without assistance, injuries can take a long time to fully heal. Physical therapists know… Read More
Doing too much jogging. Sitting or standing with poor posture. Impacts to the hip while playing sports. Hip pain can develop for many reasons, especially if you’re an active person. It’s estimated that up to 40% of people who play sports develop hip pain in their lifetime. Physical therapists can help people treat acute, severe… Read More
At some point in your life, you’re bound to experience some form of back pain. Many cases of lower back pain in Gorham, Maine, are caused by poor posture, strains and overactivity. In these cases, the back pain tends to recede after a few days. If it doesn’t go away, you might be wondering what… Read More
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