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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...
Prevent tennis elbow in Mattawan, MI, with these two exercises
The elbow is used for many more daily tasks than many people realize. Just think about how hard it would be to raise a glass from the table to your mouth without your elbow. However, normal activities like this can become painful and more difficult if you have tennis...
Two conditions that can cause wrist pain in Portage, MI
Wrist issues can often hurt more when you bend your wrist, and placing pressure on your wrist can also lead to increased pain in many cases. The higher level of pain that these actions cause could be a sign of several different wrist problems. Two conditions in...
Two services for preventing sports injuries in Kalamazoo, MI
Playing sports is beneficial in many ways. It can help improve physical fitness, and playing sports can also help you reduce work- or life-related stress. However, playing sports can also open you up to sports injuries. This is particularly true if you’re a part-time...
Two ankle pain-reducing exercises to try in Plainwell, MI
It’s hard to say where you would be without your ankles. Actually, you might not be far from where you are now because the ankle makes movements like walking and running much more effective. People often sprain ligaments in their ankles. This injury is often a result...
Two fun balance exercises for seniors to try in Battle Creek, MI
For most people, losing our balance more as our bodies grow older is a fact of life. Balance is the ability you have to distribute your weight evenly so that you remain steady and upright. Physical therapists in Battle Creek, Michigan, can work with older people to...
Two possible causes of your pelvic pain
The pelvis is an area of the body that many people don’t think about very often. However, you may have been forced to think about it if you’re experiencing pain in this area. The pain can originate in several places, and it can be caused by a wide range of issues....
Three tips for tackling early signs of finger arthritis
Arthritis can come in many forms, and it can affect any joint in the body, including the joints in your fingers. People who are developing finger arthritis often notice a number of signals early on. One of these signs can be finger stiffness and pain in the morning....
The basics about tension headaches in the back of the head
An article published by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2016 shows how common headaches are. This article reports that about half of the global adult population had a headache in 2016, and it’s not likely that this statistic has changed much. One way you can...
Golf-related shoulder pain — relief and prevention
Whether due to a minor muscle strain or a torn rotator cuff, golf-related shoulder pain can take you away from your favorite game and even start to disrupt normal daily activities. If you’re a golfer who is experiencing shoulder pain, it’s critical to take this...
Three tips for reducing lower back pain when sitting
Any time you twist your upper body to look at someone or something, you’re using your lower back muscles. These muscles are also responsible for supporting the upper body when a person is standing, moving and sitting. However, doing too much sitting at work can lead...
How to prevent lower back pain — three easy tips
Lower back pain is an extremely common affliction. Everyone at some point in their lives has to deal with at least a backache or minor muscle strain that can affect their activity level for a few days or more. For others, lower back pain can be an extremely disruptive...
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