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What causes hand and finger pain that’s not arthritis?
Many times, people who feel pain in their hands or fingers assume they have arthritis, especially when they feel a dull, aching and consistent pain. However, that pain can be a result of many types of hand injuries. The hand consists of 27 delicate bones, as well as...
3 TMJ physical therapy exercises that can help ease your jaw pain
Many people experience jaw pain at least once in their life, but consistent pain in the jaw joint is called temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction. Unfortunately, about 25% of people are diagnosed with a TMJ disorder that leads to pain and inflammation. Many cases...
Our complete ACL rehabilitation exercise list (phases 1 through 4)
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are a common injury, with as many as 200,000 occurring every year in the U.S. These knee injuries often occur during sports. For instance, a sudden stop or change in direction while running can injure your ACL. In many cases,...
Stiff knee but no pain? Here are some possible causes
Joint stiffness, or difficulty moving and extending any joint in your body, can be a common problem, especially as you age. Since our knees bear so much weight and are essential to daily movement, stiffness in your knee can be especially common. While experiencing...
Yoga for sciatica: Does it work?
Sciatica is a type of pain that may occur along the sciatic nerve when an individual has a bone spur or herniated disc in their vertebral column. The sciatic nerve extends all the way from the lower back down into the buttocks and through both legs. People who have...
What does a vestibular therapist do and how do they help you overcome balance issues?
Vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT) is a rehabilitation and treatment program designed to help stabilize a patient’s gait and gaze through a number of different exercises. A vestibular therapist specializes in this type of therapy, which is necessary for...
4 benefits of doing neck range-of-motion exercises daily
One out of 3 people experience neck pain at least once a year. While types of neck pain can vary, they can all significantly impact a person’s range of motion. Range of motion refers to the amount of movement around a joint or body part. Neck stiffness often reduces a...
3 reasons to turn to PT when chronic pain becomes too much
More than 20% of adult Americans are living with chronic pain on a daily basis. When you’re used to chronic pain, it can feel hopeless to turn to a specialist for relief. But when chronic pain starts stopping you from doing what you want and infringing on your...
3 benefits an anti-gravity treadmill can offer when you’re recovering from an injury
Dealing with a lower body or back injury, whether it be from work, sports or anything else, can make daily life difficult. Research shows that nearly 8% of the global population suffers from lower back pain that impairs daily activities. Injuries like these can be...
How to sleep more comfortably with back pain and sciatica
Anyone with back pain or sciatica knows how difficult it can sometimes be to sleep through the night. Many people are left wondering things like, “Why do I have lower back pain?” or “How can I sleep more comfortably with back pain and sciatica?” This problem is fairly...
How does physical therapy fit into a triathlon training plan?
Triathlons are considered one of the ultimate tests of endurance that an athlete can face. Not only are you challenging your body with three high-performance races — running, swimming and biking — but you are also challenging your mind. It will be difficult to push...
3 ways Parkinson’s physical therapy aims to help you
Parkinson's disease is a disease that affects nearly 1 million people in the United States. An estimated 60,000 people are diagnosed every year according to the Parkinson’s Foundation. Parkinson's disease causes certain nerve cells in the brain to become weaker. This...
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