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...
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...
Many adults in the United States and around the world suffer from long-lasting knee pain. Thispain is a problem because it limits your mobility and can even make it difficult for you to stand upor sit down. A significant contributing factor to knee pain is weak and stiff muscles in...
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...
Are you experiencing neck pain and in need of urgent relief? Data Shows Neck pain affects roughly 30% to 50% of adults. Fortunately, physical therapy may be able to help you ease neck pain. A variety of different treatment methods exist just for neck pain, including a category of physical...
We don’t realize how important our knees are until they begin to hurt. That’s why you shouldn’t ignore knee pain if you experience it. When you experience knee discomfort or even pain, it can make getting around difficult. We rely on our knees for the unimpeded movement of our legs...
There it is — that old, familiar twinge in your ankle. Often, it is a pain that you have learned to live with over the course of many years. Other times, the ankle pain is utterly debilitating, causing you to miss out on daily activities. Are you wondering if you...
Benefits of Stretching in the Morning! by Health Plus Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Center, Edison, NJ
Practice makes perfect. Well, the same thought process goes for healing after a major surgery — especially if you recently had rotator cuff surgery. Many people think that you’re not supposed to move at all after a surgical procedure. But once your physician has told you it’s safe for you...