When you think about orthopedic rehabilitation and injury prevention, core strength may not immediately come to mind. In fact, you might think that only athletes should concentrate on their core muscles. However, a properly functioning core plays a vital role in many aspects of musculoskeletal health. Core strength is the...
If you’re active in athletics, you know all too well that injuries are a part of the game. But that doesn’t mean all sports injuries are inevitable. There’s a lot you can do to recover more quickly and surely, or to prevent injuries from happening in the first place. First,...
Plantar fasciitis is a condition that affects the fascia in the foot and causes pain. The cause of plantar fasciitis may be due to a tear or injury in the connective tissue between the heel bone and Achilles tendon. It is also related to overuse of your muscles on the...
February 22nd, 2023 |
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The hip is a ball-and-socket joint that connects the thigh bone (femur) to the pelvis. It is a weight-bearing joint that allows for a wide range of movement, including flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, and rotation. The hip joint is surrounded by muscles, tendons, and ligaments that support and stabilize the...
January 25th, 2023 |
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You might expect to develop wrist pain if you’re doing assembly line work or some other active job, but most office workers don’t expect to develop this type of pain. You’re not alone. Many office workers develop wrist pain from typing and using a mouse all day. Fortunately, there are...
October 13th, 2022 |
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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....
September 19th, 2022 |
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Balance Rehab Physical therapy in Edison, NJ
August 19th, 2022 |
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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...
July 29th, 2022 |
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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...
A knee contusion — also called a bone bruise on your knee — can be severely painful and may even make walking difficult for several weeks. Physical therapy is often recommended for a bone bruise on the knee to help speed up the recovery time. In some cases, a knee...
