GROWTH PLATES. Many of you will have heard of them. Yes they can be damaged in kids, but how worried do you need to be? Fractured bones can occur to anyone at any stage of their life. There are a few things unique to children when it comes to bones...
While playing sports can be fun, exciting and, challenging, it can also be painful. Some of the most common sports injuries happen to the average athlete at least once in their career, and there’s nothing fun about being sidelined waiting for your injury to heal. Everything from a broken bone...
Total hip replacements are extremely common in the U.S. More than two million Americans are living with a hip replacement, which likely includes people in Edison, New Jersey. If you are considering a hip replacement, you should know that there are certain exercises that can help reduce your recovery time....
Shoulder pain can be a serious issue that can dramatically affect your daily life. The inability to lift or extend your arm can make even the simplest tasks like brushing your teeth seem impossible. Fortunately, Health plus physical therapy in Edison, NJ is a great option for people looking to...
It is estimated that as many as 80% of us will experience some form of back or neck pain at some point in our lifetimes. Spinal stenosis can be one cause of back and neck pain. It affects your vertebrae (the bones of your back), narrowing the openings within those...
An Integral Part of Rehabilitation and Recovery If you’ve had a recent injury or surgery, physical therapy (PT) may be an important part of your recovery. Your doctor may prescribe PT to improve your movement. PT can also help reduce pain, speed healing, and prevent stiffness or weakness that could...
When someone mentions a physical therapist, the first thing that comes to your mind would probably be treatment post-surgery for joint-related issues or for mobility assistance. But did you know that experienced physical therapists are trained to treat a host of other ailments that many have not even heard of?...
What is the runner’s knee? Runner’s knee, or patellofemoral syndrome, is an injury that can cause a dull, achy pain at the front of the knee and around the kneecap. It’s common for runners, cyclists, and for those who participate in sports involving jumping. one study reveals that almost 23% of...
During the winter season, joint pains and stiffened muscles are the most common health problem plaguing the lives of older people. There is a 50 percent spike in the number of old age seeking treatment for bone and joint problems during winter. For many Rheumatoid arthritis patients, pain, swelling, stiffness,...
The knee is a complex joint, and one of the many structures in this joint is the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). If you’ve recently torn your ACL in Edison, New Jersey, you may be looking for ways to shorten your recovery time and avoid surgery. Physical therapists can help you...