You may not know it, but there are reasons why your knee pain may change with the weather. However, you may be able to fight back against these painful changes with help from a Health Plus Physical Therapy team. Our team at Health Plus Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Center, Edison,...
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...
A physical therapist helps take care of patients in all phases of healing, from initial diagnosis through the restorative and preventive stages of recovery. Physical therapy may be a standalone option, or it may support other treatments. But there are some common misconceptions that often discourage people from seeking physical...
Like most Americans, you probably spend a lot of time sitting — in your car, at your desk, on the couch. Even if you balance out your time in the chair with trips to the gym. Research shows that too much sitting can up your risk of breast and colon...
Do you want to relieve of Elbow, Wrist, and Hand Pain? Whether you’re experiencing pain due to an injury, ailment, or some other underlying condition, it can greatly impact your quality of life. You use your elbows, wrists, and hands constantly throughout the day – but nothing will make you...