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Five reasons why it’s important to have physical therapy after surgery

Deciding to undergo any type of surgery constitutes a significant life event. It can be a large source of stress and anxiety because there’s so much that goes into ensuring...

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Do your hips feel stuck? Here’s what could be going on

If your hips feel stuck, it can be for a variety of reasons. Hips that feel stiff and immobile could be related to a degenerative condition such as arthritis, while...

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Three reasons you have wrist popping and pain

From driving to preparing a meal to doing pretty much any job, we need properly functioning wrists. However, since we put so much stress on these relatively delicate and intricate...

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Hip arthritis treatment — why physical therapy?

Since it is so closely related to the natural aging process, arthritis of the hip is not a curable or reversible condition. This makes the primary goal of hip arthritis...

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Pelvic floor therapy exercises with a professional

Issues such as pelvic pain and incontinence can have a severe effect on your quality of life. One of the most common causes for many people is myofascial pain in...

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Sciatica pain treatment — do stretches work?

Sciatica pain can have a disruptive effect on nearly every aspect of your life, taking you away from your favorite people and activities. Whether it’s caused by lower back problems,...

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Elbow pain when bending and straightening — steps to relief

There are many sports-related injuries and repetitive motions that can contribute to elbow pain that is more pronounced during bending and straightening motions. For example, one of the most common...

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Knee arthritis exercises to avoid — and ones that help

Osteoarthritis is an extremely common, almost unavoidable, condition that affects millions of people. Due to the effects of aging, the cartilage that cushions the joints becomes more brittle and starts...

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Five big risks of not completing a physical therapy program after knee surgery

When undergoing knee surgery, it’s natural to have apprehensions about the procedure and that it is completed successfully and without complications. By selecting a qualified surgeon who has experience performing...