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Is physical therapy the same thing as physical rehab?

Physical Rehab
October 8th, 2021

Physical therapy, physical rehab or rehabilitation, and physiotherapy. There are a lot of terms that are thrown around when people talk about treating musculoskeletal injuries or medical conditions, but do they all mean the...

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Why should I go to physical therapy before walking on a sprained ankle?

Should I Walk on a Sprained Ankle
October 4th, 2021

All ankle sprains are not created equally. There are three grades of ankle sprains. People with grade one sprains should be able to walk in less time than people with grade two or three...

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Can you get a concussion from the same event that gives you whiplash?

Can You Get a Concussion From Whiplash
September 20th, 2021

Many people assume that a concussion comes from a direct impact to the head, such as banging helmets together when playing football or hockey. This is a common cause of concussions.  However, you can...

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

Wrist Pain With Pressure
September 13th, 2021

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...

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

Physical Therapy After Knee Replacement How Long
September 10th, 2021

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,...

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

Knee Pain When Walking
September 6th, 2021

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...

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Three reasons you feel pain when putting pressure on your wrist

Wrist Pain With Pressure
August 16th, 2021

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...

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Three tips that can help supercharge your knee sprain recovery

Knee Sprain Recovery
August 9th, 2021

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....

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

Best Position to Sit With Herniated Disc
August 6th, 2021

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...

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

Sharp Knee Pain Down Stairs
August 2nd, 2021

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...

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