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We review: “Physical therapy is ‘the best-kept secret in health care’”
Physical therapy can play an essential role in treating a wide range of conditions. Whether you need rehabilitative treatment after a sports injury or you’re managing a chronic condition, physical therapy can offer effective solutions. PT can also help you maintain...
3 ways joint mobilization can reduce knee pain
Knee pain can make everyday activities uncomfortable. Whether it's due to an injury, arthritis, or general wear and tear, knee pain can limit your mobility and affect your quality of life. When it comes to treating knee pain, physical therapy offers a range of...
What is neuromuscular reeducation?
Neuromuscular reeducation is a physical therapy technique used to help retrain the way your nerves and muscles work together. This kind of training is often used for people whose motor functions have been affected by an injury or chronic condition. Neuromuscular...
3 ways knee pain can cause hip pain
If you have knee pain, you might think it’s only affecting your leg. However, this isn’t always the case. Sometimes, pain in one area can cause pain in another area. The body is a deeply interconnected system. When one joint isn’t working properly, it can put extra...
How does physical therapy help people with a herniated disc?
A herniated disc happens when the soft center of a spinal disc pushes through its outer layer. When a disc herniation occurs, it often leads to symptoms such as back pain, numbness and weakness. Herniated discs can occur for many reasons, from heavy lifting to acute...
The best sports physical therapy practices have these 3 things in common
Sports physical therapy can serve many purposes. It can help you return to your sport after an injury, improve your performance with training and more. Plenty of people benefit from physical therapy treatment. In one survey, 86% of U.S. adults who received physical...
Have a knot in your shoulder blade? 3 ways PT can help
Acute and chronic pain in the shoulder affects a lot of people. Harvard Health Publishing estimates that up to 70% of people will experience shoulder pain at some point. In some cases, this pain is caused by a muscle knot near the shoulder blade. A muscle knot, also...
How physical therapy can help with your distal biceps tendon rupture recovery
A distal biceps tendon rupture happens when the tendon that connects your biceps muscle to your forearm tears near your elbow. This injury can happen if you lift something heavy or if your arm experiences a sudden, strong force. Sometimes this is a sports injury,...
What is sports massage therapy?
Sports massage therapy is a specialized form of massage designed to help athletes and active individuals. This physical therapy treatment works to help people improve athletic performance, recover from injuries and prevent future issues. Massage therapy is similar to...
Does class IV laser therapy work as part of a PT plan?
Class IV laser therapy, also known as HILT (high-intensity laser therapy), can be an effective part of a physical therapy treatment plan. This treatment method uses a high-powered laser to stimulate healing, reduce pain and improve mobility. If you have a painful...
