Two drawbacks of avoiding post-knee surgery physical therapy

Physical therapy is commonly used to help people who have had a total knee replacement. But some people do everything they can to avoid doing physical therapy after their knee surgery. Every patient has the right to choose to do therapy or not, but choosing not to do it can have many negative consequences. Here […]

How physical therapy benefits accident victims in O’Fallon, MO

Accidents are a fact of life in O’Fallon, Missouri, just as they are in other areas. From car accidents to accidents during sports, people are exposed to them almost their entire life. When you’ve been the victim of an accident, physical therapy can help treat your injuries. In fact, physical therapy for accident victims offers […]

Accident victim physical therapy: Two injuries it can treat

There are many types of accidents a person could be involved in on any given day. For example, you could get into a car accident on the way to work, or you could injure yourself in a workplace accident. No matter what type of accident you’re involved in, physical therapy can help. There are two […]

Three phases of physical therapy after rotator cuff surgery

The rotator cuff is a shoulder structure that’s made up of four muscles and tendons. This part of your shoulder is vital for moving your arm, and it also helps keep the upper arm bone firmly seated in the shoulder socket. When the rotator cuff is torn, surgery may be required to repair it. After […]

Sleeping with tennis elbow and other tips for getting by while recovering

If you use your arms for repetitive tasks that involve bending your elbow, you may notice a dull, constant pain along the tendon on the back of your elbow. This pain is usually related to a condition that is known as tennis elbow. Don’t play tennis? Doesn’t matter. It’s really just a type of inflammation […]

Two easy golfer’s elbow physical therapy exercises

Also called medial epicondylitis, golfer’s elbow is an injury that affects the tendons on the inside of the elbow and the forearm muscles. This condition can be caused by repetitive movements like swinging a golf club, but any repetitive wrist, forearm or elbow movement can cause this condition too. Physical therapy is one of the […]

Neck pain physical therapy methods helpful after a car crash

Whiplash is a violent forward and backward movement of the neck and head, and this injury commonly occurs during car accidents. It’s also the most likely reason you’re feeling pain in your neck after your accident. If you’re feeling car accident-related neck pain, there are three physical therapy methods that can help reduce your pain.  […]

Three physical therapy methods used for whiplash treatment

According to data gathered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were more than 6.4 million traffic accidents reported to police in 2017. This agency also reports that these accidents led to more than 2.7 million people being injured. There are many types of injuries that can result from a car accident, and […]

Two therapy methods for frozen shoulder pain down the arm

Adhesive capsulitis is the medical name for the condition most people know as frozen shoulder. This condition causes severe pain in the shoulder, and the pain often seems to run down the arm to the upper arm and elbow. Also, the shoulder typically stiffens, and it’s harder to move it. In some cases, frozen shoulder […]

TMJ pain treatment from physical therapists in Kentwood, MI

A dentist is likely to be your first choice for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain treatment in Kentwood, Michigan. However, you may not be aware that dentists can have you seek physical therapy for your pain. This is because TMJ pain is often caused by non-dental issues with the jaw joint. For instance, you may have […]

Is levator ani syndrome causing your pelvic-area soreness?

There are a number of issues that can cause soreness and pain in the pelvic area when you live in Grand Rapids, Michigan. However, people who feel chronic pain in the pelvic area may have a condition called levator ani syndrome.  What is levator ani syndrome? The levator ani is a pelvic muscle near the […]

Manual therapy vs massage therapy in Grand Rapids, MI

Across the country, many people use manual therapy and massage therapy as if they were synonyms, and it’s no different in Grand Rapids, Michigan. However, using these two terms this way isn’t entirely accurate. This because there are several fundamental differences between these techniques. Here are three of the differences between manual therapy and massage […]