Neuropathy is a form of nerve damage. It typically occurs in the hands and feet and can feel like pinching, tingling, numbness or pain. Common causes include diabetes and other metabolic syndromes, chemotherapy, infections, alcoholism, injuries, HIV and even chemical exposure. About 25% to 30% of people in the U.S....
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Workplace injuries happen a lot more than you may think. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employers reported 2.7 million nonfatal workplace injuries in 2020. While many of these minor workplace injuries occurred in manufacturing, numerous others happened in office settings. Employees suffering from minor workplace injuries cannot perform at...
Physical therapists test the severity of a shoulder impingement Shoulder impingement is a painful condition. It happens when the tendons and soft tissues around your shoulder joint become trapped between the top of your upper arm bone (the humerus) and the acromion, a bony projection that extends upward from your...
It’s time to make your annual physical therapy exam appointment. Yearly appointments are a key component to helping you maintain or improve your overall health — especially regarding your bone and joint health. Maintaining bone health is crucial, as bones support you and allow you to move. One of the things...
Exercises to improve range of motion in your elbow are important for overall health, but also for preventing problems such as tennis elbow or golfer’s elbow. These exercises can help increase flexibility in the joint and prevent injury. The following elbow range-of-motion exercises may be recommended by your physical therapist. Yet...
Strokes are a condition caused by a blockage in brain blood flow, and it’s estimated that they occur in about 800,000 Americans annually. Recovering from a stroke is more effective if you have an experienced team of medical professionals on your side. This team should include a physical therapist who’s well versed...
Hamstring injuries are common for certain people. For instance, people who play sports are at greater risk of a hamstring injury. Also, people who run a lot have a high risk of a hamstring injury. If you’ve injured your hamstring recently, you may be wondering where you can find the...
Depending on what occupation you work in, the kind of workplace injury you are liable to sustain differs. You can sustain a workplace injury at a desk job or on a construction site. The most common kind of workplace injury is simply overexertion and bodily reaction. Are you wondering if...