Throughout the body, bursae are fluid-filled sacs designed to lessen friction between joints. Due to the amount of friction and stress the joints undergo on a daily basis, these sacs often become inflamed, resulting in a condition known as bursitis. One especially...
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Two benefits of physical therapy after an ACL repair
Recovering from an ACL, or anterior cruciate ligament, surgery can be a long and difficult process. However, working alongside a physical therapist in conjunction with your surgeon will get you back to the activities you love. By working with an experienced and...
Kalamazoo, MI, patients — benefits of physical therapy for a hip injury due to fall
Falls, particularly among the elderly, are a leading cause of hip injury. Whether it’s a slip-and-fall on the job, a sports-related injury or simply the result of age-related changes, hip injuries from falls can have a highly disruptive impact on your life. It’s...
Hip arthritis causing pain down your leg — how physical therapy can help patients in Plainwell, MI
While hip arthritis is understandably associated with hip pain, people who have been diagnosed with this condition know there are a lot of other related symptoms. Along with localized stiffness and grinding sensations, many hip arthritis sufferers also report pain...
Kneecap pain when bending — five possible causes
Knee pain is so frustrating because of the specific way it can diminish your ability to perform basic everyday activities. Whether it means working in the yard, doing household chores or playing a round of golf, knee pain can be highly debilitating no matter where it...
What happens if you don’t do physical therapy after knee surgery? Four potential risks
It doesn’t matter if you find the best orthopedic surgeon in the world and he or she performs your knee surgery flawlessly, once you are discharged, so much of a successful recovery process depends on you. Along with post-operative instructions such as incision care,...
Two types of hip joint bursitis in Portage, MI
Bursitis is a condition that occurs when small fluid-filled sacs called bursae become inflamed. These structures are designed to provide cushioning between muscles and bones, and they also help reduce friction as muscles move. Bursitis can affect many joints,...
Two arthritis knee pain treatment methods that can help you
About 54 million Americans have arthritis — do you or someone you love suffer from the sometimes crippling effects of arthritis? Arthritis is one of the most common disabling conditions in the country. Although living with arthritis can make life so much harder,...
Physical therapy in Portage, MI, is helping hip pain
If you are suffering from hip pain and live in Portage, Michigan, our physical therapists are ready to help you improve mobility, reduce pain and avoid surgery through a personalized treatment plan. Hip pain doesn’t just affect the hip. It can also be felt in the...
What to do for knee pain
The knee is the most complex joint in the body. One-third of all Americans experience knee pain at some point in their lives, disrupting their ability to do the activities they love. If you are a part of that fraction, our specialists at Armor Physical Therapy are...
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