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13 Sep, 2021

How can physical therapists help you avoid wrist pain with pressure?

How many times do you move your wrist in a day? For most people, it would be hard to count their wrist movements since there are so many. Your wrists move when you turn the wheel when driving. They move when you twist doorknobs, raise a glass to your mouth, and lift objects, and those

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10 Sep, 2021

Physical therapy after a knee replacement may not take as long as you think

So, you’ve decided to have a total knee replacement, and there are many things you’re looking forward to. Being able to move your knee more. Being able to move around with less pain. However, you may not be looking forward to how long physical therapy and other recovery steps will take after your knee replacement. 

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6 Sep, 2021

What steps can a physical therapist take to find out why you feel knee pain when walking?

Ever since you learned to walk, you’ve been putting one foot in front of the other without thinking about it much. However, the seemingly simple task of walking can become a challenge when you have knee pain when doing so.  If you do feel knee pain when walking, you’re a member of a pretty large

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16 Aug, 2021

Three reasons you feel pain when putting pressure on your wrist

There are hundreds of movements you do throughout the day that put pressure on your wrists, but these movements can seem far from commonplace when the pressure they cause is triggering wrist pain.  People who are feeling wrist pain are a part of a fairly large group. A medical survey reveals that 6% of respondents

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9 Aug, 2021

Three tips that can help supercharge your knee sprain recovery

Anytime you change direction or stop suddenly, you’re at risk of spraining one of the ligaments in your knee. You’re more likely to end up searching for knee sprain recovery if you play sports. People with physical jobs also have a greater risk of a knee sprain.  Knee sprains are most common in the anterior

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6 Aug, 2021

Three tips that can help you get in the best position to sit with a herniated lumbar disc

You picked up a heavy box, and now your lower back is sore. You were recently in a car accident that has left you feeling lower back pain. These are both common scenarios that people who develop herniated lumbar discs have experienced — scenarios that can leave you desperate to find the best position to

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2 Aug, 2021

What steps can physical therapists take to treat sharp knee pain when going down stairs?

Going up and down stairs is a good way to improve your fitness in just a few minutes every day. However, this relatively simple task can be much tougher if you’re feeling sharp knee pain when going down stairs.  Knee pain is a common scourge among American adults. In 2012, a medical survey found that

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26 Jul, 2021

Should balance training be a part of my daily routine?

Most of us have developed some sort of basic daily routine. We eat, get dressed, brush our teeth, take a shower, and more, and we do so at specific times of the day. Some people may also need to add balance training into their daily routine.  This type of training is also called balance rehab,

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19 Jul, 2021

Three reasons you might need surgery for degenerative arthritis

People who talk about something that’s degenerating generally aren’t referring to something positive. That’s especially true when they’re talking about degenerative arthritis.  A more common name for this type of arthritis is osteoarthritis, and it tends to occur due to natural, age-related joint wear and tear. A medical report on arthritis shows that this condition

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12 Jul, 2021

How to prevent hip pain from happening while you’re playing sports

Playing a sport is a great thing for so many reasons. It helps people connect with others, and sports also help us have fun while improving our fitness. Yet, playing sports can also lead to many different types of pain.  The pain you feel after playing sports can range from minor aches and pains to

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