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7 Physical Therapy Exercises for Shin Splints
Medial tibial stress syndrome (shin splints) is a common overuse injury that occurs in the lower leg area. They are characterized by pain and discomfort along the shinbone, the front part of the leg...
What is Hip Bursitis?
Hip bursitis, also known as trochanteric bursitis, is a common cause of hip pain. This condition causes inflammation in the bursa sac near the hip joint at the outside point of the hip. The bursa...
5 Exercises for Skiing and Snowboarding
Skiing and snowboarding are two highlights of a cold, snowy winter, but is your body prepared? Whether downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, or snowboarding, it’s important to ensure your body is...
The Benefits of Physical Therapy for Concussions
Concussions are a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a blow, bump, or jolt to the head. This trauma causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth, and such sudden movement can...
3 Knee Arthritis Exercises to Avoid
Osteoarthritis can be, well, a pain in the knee – and other places. We heavily depend on our knees for movement, and even a little pain and stiffness can impede normal activities Exercise is crucial...
What is Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy?
Pelvic floor physical therapy treats pain, weakness, and dysfunction in the pelvic floor muscles. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles, ligaments, tendons, nerves, and connective tissue between...
Does Physical Therapy Help Arthritis?
Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the U.S., affecting the joints of nearly 60 million adults and 300,000 children, according to the Arthritis Foundation. The human body contains...
What is Chronic Myofascial Pain?
It is not uncommon to experience muscular aches and pains, especially as we age or if we push ourselves too far. In most cases, muscle pain or tenderness resolves on its own after a few days or...
5 Physical Therapy Hand Strengthening Exercises
Our hands do a lot for us, and we don’t always realize how much we rely on them until we have a problem. From typing on a keyboard or cell phone to gripping a steering wheel, repetitive motions can...
How Can Poor Posture Result in Back Pain?
As a child, did your parents ever scold you for slouching? Were you told to stand straighter? What was once thought of as nagging is actually some solid advice. When you’re young, you don’t feel...