Find out some (possibly thought-provoking) reasons why you might want to see a physical therapist.
Dry Needling: How This Time-Tested Method Sticks it to Muscle Pain
Dry needling for acute or chronic pain targets trigger points that develop within stressed muscles. The needle can stimulate them to release so that the muscle can return to normal mobility with less pain.
Easy Ways to Prevent a Stiff Neck
Incorporate these neck stretches and this advice from a physical therapist to prevent your neck from getting tight or stiff.
How to Beat Fatigue in Your Breast Cancer Fight
During breast cancer treatment, it’s common to wrestle with fatigue. You know you should exercise, but how do you start when you are tired all the time? Get some fatigue-busting advice from a physical therapist who works with breast cancer patients each day.
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Why You Now Go Home Faster After Total Joint Surgery
Not so long ago, patients needing a total hip or knee replacement would be away from home anywhere from a week to 10 days – or even longer. Not any more.
Is Surgery Your Best Option for Back Pain?
Spinal stenosis, or narrowing of the spine, will affect an estimated 2.4 million Americans by 2021. It’s a common cause of back pain in people over 50 and is often treated with surgery. However, a new study shows that physical therapy may be just as effective at relieving symptoms and returning mobile function. Treatments for … Read More
Keeping Your Limbs Limber Helps Keep MS Symptoms at Bay
When a doctor suggests exercising to maintain strength and flexibility, some patients diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) may think, “Why should I bother?” But a regular exercise program, tailored to the individual’s physical condition and symptoms, can make a huge difference for those with MS, says neurologist Mary Rensel, MD. Physical or occupational therapists can put together specific programs … Read More
How to Choose Your Physical or Occupational Therapy Facility
Contributor: Scott Euype, PT, DPT, MHS, OCS, Cleveland Clinic Rehabilitation & Sports Therapy Do you need physical or occupational therapy? Choosing where to have physical or occupational therapy after surgery or an injury is an important part of your recovery. People typically come for therapy several times a week so be sure to choose a … Read More
Ankle and Wrist Injuries: Facts and Best Fixes
We often throw ourselves into our favorite outdoor activities without a thought. We all want to make the most of comfortable temperatures and milder weather.
Radiating Pain in Your Leg? Best to See Your Doctor
If you experience a sharp, regular or recurring pain shooting or radiating down your leg (known as radiculopathy), you may suffer from a damaged nerve or herniated disc in your spine. When you feel that type of back or leg pain, contact your primary care physician. He or she can estimate the level of damage … Read More
