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Here’s what can happen if you don’t do physical therapy after having knee surgery

Here’s What Happens If You Don’t Do Physical Therapy After Knee Surgery
November 2nd, 2019

Next to the procedure itself, the recovery process from knee surgery is one of the most important parts of your treatment journey. Any procedure requires some degree of tissue disruption and an incision, both...

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Three major benefits of balance training for seniors

November 1st, 2019

Along with other faculties, decreased balance and stability are something we all have to deal with as part of the natural aging process. Contributors to this include weakening core muscles, increasingly brittle bones and...

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Treatment in Belle Chasse, LA, if your wrist hurts when you bend it or put pressure on it

Wrist Pain Causes & Treatment
October 7th, 2019

A sore wrist after a lot of writing or physical activity is normal, but wrist pain that lasts long and has other symptoms may be a sign of a more serious condition. Do you...

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The benefits of finding an aquatic therapy pool near you in Gretna, LA

Aquatic Therapy Pool Near You
October 6th, 2019

For many people, exercising on solid ground isn’t an option. It may be too dangerous, too painful or simply too difficult. The worst part about this is that exercising helps improve your physical condition...

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Hip pain exercises to try and hip pain exercises to avoid

Hip Pain Exercises
October 5th, 2019

You’ve probably read it online or heard it from your doctor: If you have hip pain, you should exercise. Exercising improves the strength and flexibility of the muscles, ligaments and tendons in and around...

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Five signs of common sports injuries that mean it’s time to get help

Signs of Common Sports Injuries
October 4th, 2019

Athletes push their bodies to the limits while training and competing. As a result, their bodies are vulnerable to a number of minor and serious injuries.  It’s important to know when to stop and...

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Neck, shoulder and arm pain and numbness in fingers — what do these symptoms mean?

Neck, Shoulder & Arm Pain
October 3rd, 2019

Some mild soreness in your shoulder and arm is normal after physical activities like lifting heavy objects. However, pain that lingers in your shoulder and arm may be related to a serious condition, especially...

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What happens if you don’t do physical therapy after knee surgery?

Post-surgical Physical Therapy
October 2nd, 2019

When it comes to knee injuries, most people prefer to treat them with conservative methods like physical therapy. However, some knee injuries are too severe for conservative treatments and need surgical intervention.  Surgery may...

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Four easy balance training exercises for seniors

Balance Training for Seniors
October 1st, 2019

One of the leading causes of injury in seniors is falling. As our bodies age, our bones can grow more brittle and our muscles, ligaments and tendons become more tense and prone to strains...

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Three common questions about dry needling for sciatica

Dry Needling
September 10th, 2019

Dry needling is a physical therapy method that can be used to treat sciatica and many other conditions. This technique is also called trigger point therapy, and it uses thin needles that look like...

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