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What should you do about burning pain after Achilles tendon surgery?

If you’ve severely torn your Achilles tendon, your doctor may have recommended surgery to repair it. Recovery after Achilles tendon surgery can take several months as you progress from immobilization...

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3 signs that you have a bone spur on your wrist bone

When you think of bone spurs, you may immediately think of heel pain. That’s because many bone spurs develop in the heel, where weight and gravity strain the joint. However,...

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5 reasons your finger hurts when it’s bent but doesn’t swell

Finger pain and stiffness can keep you from the activities you depend on. For example, if you work in an office, finger pain may prevent you from typing comfortably on...

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Do you need a referral for physical therapy in Missouri?

Do you want to make a physical therapy appointment, but you don’t have a referral from a physician? Depending on what state you live in, you can. Direct access laws...

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3 reasons why post-COVID-19 vestibular treatment may be necessary for you

Even in a post-COVID-19 world, people can still experience lingering COVID-19 symptoms months after their initial infection. Research shows that up to one-third of infected people experience symptoms months later....

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ACL physical therapy before surgery: Why you should use it

If you participate in sports, there are many kinds of injuries that you can potentially suffer as a result of playing. From professional athletes to beginners, sports-related injuries are incredibly...

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Why am I feeling back pain when coughing?

Coughing is your body’s way of getting rid of bits of dust or other unwanted irritants you may have breathed in. Or, you may be suffering from a cold, and...

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3 issues that can affect those with long toes

Foot pain is a common problem that affects people of all kinds. A study by the American Podiatric Medical Association found that in a group of 1,000 adults, 77% of...

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3 PT methods that can help cut finger pain from playing Nintendo Switch

After a long day of work, sitting down and turning on a video game is a great way to unwind. If you’re not careful, however, you may glance at the...