Physical therapists can help many people decrease their pain, improve their mobility and reduce the stiffness they feel in their joints. Physical Therapists can also teach you exercises that can help keep you moving as you get older. What else can physical therapists do to help treat arthritis? Physical therapists...
Falls are the top cause of accidents in people over the age of 65. Falls are also the main cause of serious injuries and accidental deaths in older people. Even older people who appear to be strong and well can fall. Falling is a real threat to your ability to...
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...
A neck spasm occurs when your neck muscles suddenly, involuntarily tighten. Your neck becomes painful and stiff, likely affecting the ability to turn your head. An awkward neck movement or stress-related muscle tension is often what triggers a neck spasm. Neck spasms are painful involuntary muscle contractions. These can occur...
Physical therapy is highly effective in reducing back pain, including the type experienced by pregnant women. Therapists employ a variety of techniques to relieve the pressure on the back, including flexibility and strengthening exercises, specialized massages, and in some cases, treatments using safe and highly effective mechanical devices. The number...
Whether you have plans for a multi-day trek through the Appalachians or just a short hike at a local state park. There are several precautions you should keep in mind before stepping foot on any trail. Hiking is an unpredictable activity for a number of reasons, so it’s always best...
Most people don’t realize that they can get arthritis in the neck. Your neck contains two facet joints between each of its seven vertebrae, and as you age, these joints can wear out. Arthritis in your neck joints can make it harder to move your head. It can also lead...
Carpal tunnel syndrome is an example of a wrist injury that most people in Edison, New Jersey, residents are familiar with it. However, there are also other wrist injuries that are very common. For example, it might be beneficial for you to be able to recognize a scapholunate wrist ligament...