Hamstring Health and Physical Therapy October 18th, 2021 The body has three muscles (collectively known as the hamstring) in the back of the thigh that can be injured. The most common causes are participation in sports and athletic endeavors. The hamstring muscle helps people extend their hip and bend their knees. Once a hamstring muscle […]
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Mysterious Aches and Pains: Understanding Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Mysterious Aches and Pains: Understanding Thoracic Outlet Syndrome October 10th, 2021 Do you suffer from Pain or Numbness in Your Arm and Hand? We will examine one of the possible causes, known as Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. It is a condition that causes pain in the neck, shoulders, and down the arm due to compressed nerves or blood […]
Suffering from an ACL Injury
Suffering from an ACL Injury September 20th, 2021 If you’re a sports fan, you’ve probably heard of ACL injuries but do you know how they are treated? In a nutshell, an ACL injury is a tear in the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL), which is a ligament inside the knee that connects your upper leg and […]
Ankle Sprains: What You Need to Know
Ankle Sprains: What You Need to Know August 16th, 2021 The ligaments surrounding the ankle are surprisingly fragile. A seemingly harmless motion has the potential to cause serious sprains. Ankle ligaments are elastic structures that hold the ankle joint together to prevent (or minimize) excessive twisting and turning that can lead to injury. These ligaments […]
Are you Ready for a Hip Replacement Surgery
Are You Ready For Hip Surgery? August 2nd, 2021 If you suffer from hip arthritis and have tried everything with no relief, then your doctor may recommend a hip replacement surgery. So how do you know this is right for you? Ask yourself: Is hip pain taking over your life? Are you finding it difficult […]
Running Injuries And How To Avoid Them
Running Injuries And How To Avoid Them July 5, 2021 Walking, jogging, and running are excellent activities to promote health and wellness. Are you an avid jogger or runner? If so, could the way you run be hurting you? When you run, jog or walk, each step sends shock waves up the feet, knees, hips, and […]
Physical Therapy for Arthritic Joints
Physical Therapy for Arthritic Joints June 7th, 2021 Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis. This degenerative joint disease is a chronic condition characterized by the breakdown of joint cartilage, leading to bones rubbing against each other. Typically, it affects the ‘bigger’ joints in the body, like the hip, knee, shoulder, even the spine. […]
Alleviating Pain for Childhood Arthritis
Alleviating Pain for Childhood Arthritis April 14, 2021 […]
Knee Osteoarthritis
Best Defense against Knee Osteoarthritis February 3, 2020 […]
Pain Relief with Sleep
Pain Relief with Sleep January 20, 2020 […]