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Two benefits of virtual physical therapy
Virtual physical therapy allows patients to connect to their physical therapist through videoconference in order to complete a guided physical therapy session. There are several benefits to a virtual physical therapy session, even outside...
Four potential causes of a stiff knee after sitting
Unless you’re sitting in an odd position that puts stress on the area, a stiff knee after sitting should not be a normal occurrence. If you find yourself encountering this issue on a regular...
Three big reasons why it’s important to have physical therapy after hip replacement surgery
According to a CDC study, hip replacement surgery is an increasingly common procedure, with the rate almost doubling from 2000 to 2010 alone and not showing any signs of slowing down in the ensuing...
Four tips that can help you get rid of a kink in your neck
We’ve all had to deal with a kink in the neck at one time or another. In many cases it’s because you slept in an awkward position or had poor posture for a few...
Herniated disc recovery time without surgery — what to expect if you have physical therapy
There are a number of causes and contributors to herniated discs, some that we can control and others we can’t. In many ways, this condition is related to the natural aging process, which causes...
Spinal stenosis treatment — natural remedies include physical therapy
Many forms of spinal stenosis treatment claim to be natural remedies, but not all of them are evidence-based practices. Spinal stenosis, or narrowing in the spinal column, is a common source of neck pain,...
Discover the most common causes of falls among the elderly and how to avoid them
According to the CDC, more than 25% of people over the age of 65 suffer from a fall each year. This is such a serious concern because, among older patients, falls can cause seriously...
Virtual physical therapy at Rehab Access — four important benefits
The possibilities of virtual physical therapy have been an exciting topic in the physical therapy field for some time now. And now, the coronavirus outbreak and resulting COVID-19 pandemic have pushed this new delivery...
Virtual physical therapy FAQs — answers to questions about this treatment and the COVID-19 pandemic
Rehab Access is dedicated to keeping our patients and staff safe and helping to slow the spread of the coronavirus and COVID-19 pandemic. One of our responses to this is that we are offering...
What to expect from virtual physical therapy
Virtual physical therapy is a term for therapy and rehabilitation that is delivered virtually by leveraging video conferencing technology. Since most of us have the technology necessary for this in our online devices, virtual...