Your posture likely isn’t something that you think about on a daily basis. But it’s important to take note of when your neck is overextended or your shoulders are slouched, because poor posture can lead to issues in the future. It can feel like posture is difficult to...
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My ankles hurt after running
If your ankles hurt after running, it is important not to let your discomfort go ignored. Ankle pain is often a sign of a deeper issue. Left untreated, it may become more intense and lead to further symptoms. When it comes to addressing ankle pain, a proactive...
Why do I have ankle pain but no swelling?
Experiencing ankle pain with no swelling? While inflammation often occurs alongside ankle pain, the two are not always related. The ankle is a hinged joint with many surrounding tendons, ligaments and muscles. When dysfunction occurs in any of these parts, it can lead...
Can an injury cause arthritis?
Arthritis is a kind of condition that affects the joints, causing pain and inflammation. The knees and hips are some of the most vulnerable areas for arthritis, though it can affect joints throughout the body. The inflammation in the joints can lead to symptoms...
Ankle pain at night: 6 ways a physical therapist can help you address it
Experiencing ankle pain that disrupts your sleep? While ankle pain at any time can be uncomfortable, experiencing it at night comes with further difficulties. You may start to lose sleep because of your sensations of ankle pain at night. This can cause exhaustion on...
Do compression socks help treat shin splints?
If you are a highly active individual, you may sometimes overuse parts of your body. This can lead to health issues. In serious cases of injury, sports rehabilitation can help on your path to recovery. If your lower legs are overworked, you can end up with shin...
Explore 3 exercises PT experts can use to cut biceps tendinitis pain
Biceps tendinitis is a disorder that affects the upper arm between the shoulder and elbow. The main symptom of biceps tendinitis is pain when moving the arm or shoulder. It occurs when the biceps tendon becomes inflamed or irritated. You can develop biceps tendinitis...
How can physical therapists help with slip, trip and fall prevention?
Physical therapists play an important role in helping with slip, trip and fall prevention. One of those roles is identifying mobility issues. Mobility issues are those that affect gait, balance and coordination. These conditions can make it difficult to navigate...
Three physical therapy methods that are exceptional for auto injury treatment
Every 60 seconds, a car accident happens. There are few things more terrifying than a car crash. Surviving a motor vehicle collision is a feat in and of itself, but that does not mean you will walk away without needing auto injury treatment. Each year, 4.4 million...
Four advantages of one-on-one physical therapy sessions
There are different types of physical therapy sessions. A physical therapist will perform an initial evaluation; then clients are usually seen by the clinic staff. They operate under the supervision of a physical therapist. However, one-on-one physical therapy offers...
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