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How can a physical therapist tell what’s causing your anterior knee pain?
Anterior knee pain is a type of pain that occurs in the front of the knee. A leading cause of anterior knee pain is patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). This condition affects your kneecap (patella). It typically occurs because of an issue with the patellar tendon or...
The top 5 reasons you still feel pelvic pain weeks after giving birth
The pelvic floor is a collection of muscles supporting pelvic organs, including the bladder, uterus (womb) and bowel. You may have heard about these muscles for the first time during your pregnancy or when you started to get back into exercise after having your baby....
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...
Why should I be looking for dry needling near me?
Dry needling is a technique physical therapists use to treat trigger point pain. This pain comes from sensitive points in your muscles called trigger points. These trigger points can irritate the nerves around them and cause referred pain, or pain that is felt in...
3 steps a physical therapist can take to ease foot and ankle pain
The foot and ankle are complex structures that hold a lot of responsibility for bearing weight and moving the body. This means that any injury or condition that affects these areas can make walking difficult, if not impossible. Physical therapy for foot and ankle...
How can physical therapists help with injuries not covered by workers’ compensation?
Workers' compensation coverage varies by state, but in general, it is meant to cover only injuries that occur while on the job. This can pose a problem when an employee gets hurt away from work but still needs help addressing an injury. For example, an employee may...
3 tips physical therapists can give you to make returning to work easier after an injury
If you have been injured in the workplace, you may feel frustrated that your injury has prevented you from being able to return to your job. You may be unable to participate in the activities that you enjoy. Even simple tasks may seem difficult due to lingering pain...
3 things that people with a stiff neck from sleeping tend to have in common
Are you waking up in the morning with a stiff, aching neck? You may have simply slept on it the wrong way, or you may be feeling the effects of a previous sports injury or car accident. Regardless, if you wake up with a stiff neck from sleeping, it could affect the...
Why do I have shoulder pain from sleeping on my side?
Many people find that they wake up tired, sore and uncomfortable after a night of sleeping on their side. Even if you have slept on your side all your life, you may wake one day to find that your shoulder is in pain, and you didn’t get a good night’s sleep. A lack of...
4 steps physical therapists can take to help fix a shoulder impingement
Pain in your shoulder can be difficult to live with. It can prevent you from performing well at work, or from participating in sports or other activities you enjoy. If you are suffering from a shoulder impingement, you may find it impossible to perform everyday tasks...
3 car accident injuries that can get worse without physical therapy
What happens if you don't go to physical therapy after a car accident? The truth is, without regular physical therapy, your chance of a full recovery may be reduced. You are also more likely to experience chronic pain, and the quality of your life could diminish. Most...
What are orthostatic headaches and how can PT help them?
Orthostatic headaches are known as "stand up” headaches because they occur when a person stands up. When this happens, it usually signals that something is wrong with the way their body is regulating blood pressure. The headaches can be painful and often cause nausea,...
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