Migraines are a pain – literally. Migraine headaches affect millions of men and women every year and often require medication to reduce their occurrence. That being said, there are alternative treatments to reduce the onset of migraines, one of those alternatives being physical therapy. Physical therapy is a less traditional migraine treatment that offers many
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Physical therapy after a stroke is essential for recovery. When blood flow to the brain is cut off – which happens in a stroke – nerve cells in the brain can die. This type of damage to your central nervous system is downright disabling because it can impair your ability to move, see, speak, or
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Do you have an upcoming surgery? When you were told you’d need surgery, was one of the first questions you asked your doctor something along the lines of “How long before I can get back to my regular routine?” We bet it was. It’s one of the top things patients facing surgery want to know. Why
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A surgical procedure – particularly major surgery –often has a significant impact on a patient’s strength, flexibility, and range of motion. So much so that physical rehabilitation after surgery is frequently necessary. In fact, in many cases, the only way to full recovery after surgery is by working with a physical therapist (PT). Several examples
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According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, nearly half a million Americans undergo total hip replacement each year to alleviate joint pain and restore mobility. Although common, hip replacement surgery is a major procedure that requires a lot of post-surgery commitment for a full recovery. For instance, it requires weeks of physical therapy that starts
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After you undergo surgery or start recovery from an injury, accident, or illness, physical therapy can play a crucial role in reducing your pain and restoring your mobility. That’s why finding the right physical therapist (PT) is important – especially if you have never tried physical therapy before. Here are some tips on how to
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Seeing as how “hydro” is the Greek word for “water” and its Latin equivalent is “aqua,” it only stands to reason that many people assume aquatic therapy and hydrotherapy are one and the same. But are they really? Both forms of rehabilitative service have water in common, and the terms “hydrotherapy” and “aquatic therapy” are
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If you have recently experienced a herniated disc in your lower back, you know how painful and problematic the symptoms can be. You may have felt sharp, stabling muscle spasms in your back when you tried to bend over or lift something. Or you might have noticed a dull yet aching pain when sitting. A
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Your hands are a vitally important part of your anatomy, allowing you to perform a wide variety of functions, such as touching, feeling, grasping, holding, manipulating, and more. So, when your fingers and hands are injured, stiff, or racked with pain due to problems such as arthritis, carpal tunnel, fractures, or tendon damage, they require
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Knee injuries are common and often occur due to knee overuse, sudden change in direction, and improper training. A knee injury can hinder your mobility and impair your day-to-day activities. If you have sustained a knee injury and are experiencing pain, inflammation, limited mobility, and reduced range of motion, there’s a great chance that you will
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