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Three types of rotator cuff rehab exercises

Three Types of Rotator Cuff Rehab Exercises
February 5th, 2020

Since we rely on our elbows to do so much, elbow injuries are very common. In particular, injuries very often occur in the rotator cuff, which is a collection of muscles and connective tissue...

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Shortening your recovery time for a sprained ankle — help for patients in Gretna, LA

Shortening Recovery Time for Sprained Ankle
December 6th, 2019

Whether you twisted it while jogging or rolled it on the basketball court, a sprained ankle can take you out of action quickly — and keep you there. Often, people who are recovering from...

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Avoid these three exercises if you have hip pain

5 Top Hip Pain Exercises That You Should Be Using | Rehab Access
November 5th, 2019

For patients who are dealing with hip pain, it’s important to understand that exercise is your friend. No matter if you have arthritis, bursitis or a strained hip flexor, performing the right exercises can...

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Relief for common sports injuries — how does physical therapy help?

Relief for Common Sports Injuries
November 4th, 2019

While they can be highly enjoyable and a great form of exercise, many athletic pursuits can be a common source of injury. From playing tennis to basketball or even just going for a run...

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Neck, shoulder and arm pain with numbness in the fingers — what does it mean?

Neck Shoulder and Arm Pain With Numbness in Fingers
November 3rd, 2019

It is common for patients to experience neck pain that is accompanied by shoulder pain, arm pain and numbness in the fingers. This group of symptoms can range from a relatively mild inconvenience to...

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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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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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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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Two muscle groups that cause headaches on top of the head

Treating Headaches on Top of the Head
September 8th, 2019

The World Health Organization (WHO) conducted a study that showed about half of adults have had a headache in the past year. One type of headache you may have experienced is a headache on...

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What to do about hip pain that occurs while sleeping on either side

Hip Pain While Sleeping on Either Side
September 5th, 2019

While hip pain on one side is more common, especially when caused by injury, it is not unheard of for hip pain to develop on both sides. Known as bilateral hip pain, potential causes...

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