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Virtual physical therapy FAQs: Answers to three common questions
Being required to self-isolate. Sticking to social distancing guidelines. These are just a few of the issues that can make it harder to get the physical therapy you need. Such measures have been put in place to help control the spread of the coronavirus. However,...
Neck pain: Physical therapy or chiropractor?
Every year more than 30% of people experience neck pain, according to the Mayo Clinic. Pain in this area can come from a whiplash injury you received in a car accident. It could also be related to a recently developed sports injury, or you might have a posture problem...
Hip bursitis recovery time — what Battle Creek, MI, patients can expect
Throughout the body, bursae are fluid-filled sacs designed to lessen friction between joints. Due to the amount of friction and stress the joints undergo on a daily basis, these sacs often become inflamed, resulting in a condition known as bursitis. One especially...
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....
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...
Two women’s physical therapy exercises used in Kalamazoo, MI
Women’s physical therapy can be used to treat many issues in Kalamazoo, Michigan. One common issue it’s used to treat is pelvic floor dysfunction, and this condition can be caused by weak pelvic floor muscles. Physical therapists can help you learn many therapeutic...
What should you do about neck pain at the base of your skull?
Neck pain can develop for a number of different reasons and, although the area is relatively small, in a number of different locations. While many people experience neck pain in the middle and lower part of the cervical (upper) spinal region, some report the pain and...
What happens if you don’t do physical therapy after knee surgery? Four potential risks
It doesn’t matter if you find the best orthopedic surgeon in the world and he or she performs your knee surgery flawlessly, once you are discharged, so much of a successful recovery process depends on you. Along with post-operative instructions such as incision care,...
Falling on the shoulder can cause these two injuries
The shoulder is an important structure, and this is especially true when it comes to movements people make every day. An example is that the shoulder allows you to raise your arm over your head and grab a glass off a high kitchen shelf. It’s also vital to movements...
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...
Three causes of right side neck stiffness
Without your neck, your head wouldn’t be able to move as much as it does. In fact, you would have to turn your whole body to look in a specific direction. The neck is also a complex structure, and it can be affected by many issues. One issue that commonly affects the...
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...
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