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November 20, 2024

Why Physical Therapy is Cost-Effective for Knee Osteoarthritis

Knee osteoarthritis is an extremely common disorder that involves the cartilage in a knee joint. In a normal knee, the ends of each bone are covered by cartilage, a smooth substance that protects the bones from one another and absorbs shock during impact.

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November 13, 2024

Therapeutic Exercise Programs Can Help with Rotator Cuff Injuries

Rotator cuff injuries are a common cause of shoulder pain that can significantly impact daily life. Examples include conditions like rotator cuff tendinitis, rotator cuff tears, and shoulder impingement, which often result from overuse of the shoulder or

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November 6, 2024

Early PT is Likely The Best Choice for Acute Low Back Pain

Low back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders in the U.S., affecting nearly 40% of adults each year. Whether it is due to poor posture, work-related activities, or injury, back pain can drastically reduce your quality of life and abili

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October 23, 2024

For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Physical Therapy is More Cost-Effective

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a common condition affecting about 5% of the US population. It arises when the median nerve in the wrist becomes compressed, leading to numbness, pain, and reduced hand function. Many people at risk for CTS are office worke

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October 16, 2024

How Therapeutic Exercise Can Assist with Musculoskeletal Disorders

A musculoskeletal disorder is a painful condition that involves the muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments, or other structures of the body. These disorders most commonly occur in joints like the spine, ankles, knees, hips, and shoulders, resulting in pain a

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October 9, 2024

Hands-On Therapy Can Improve Patients with Common Ankle Sprains

About 25,000 people people sprain their ankle every day, and sports are involved in most of these incidents. Ankle sprains represent the most common injury in athletic activities, as they account for a whopping 45% of all sports-related injuries. But this

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October 2, 2024

Regularly Engaging in Physical Activity May Extend Your Lifespan

It's no secret that regular physical activity is essential for maintaining optimal health, but did you know that it can also extend your life expectancy? According to a comprehensive study conducted as part of the Copenhagen City Heart Study, engaging in

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September 25, 2024

Alleviating Neck Pain: The Power of Manual Therapy Over Medications

Neck pain is like an unwelcome guest that just won’t leave, and nearly everyone will experience it at some point in their lives. It can stem from various causes like poor posture, an injury, or a chronic condition, and the resulting pain can range from mi

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September 18, 2024

The Amazing Benefits of Meditation: A Journey to Better Health

Meditation is a practice that involves focusing or clearing the mind with different techniques to reach a mentally clear and emotionally calm state. It's often associated with mindfulness, which involves being present and fully engaging with whatever one

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September 11, 2024

Difference Between Surgery and Physical Therapy for Treating Meniscal

A meniscus is a wedge-shaped piece of cartilage within your knee joints. There are two menisci (plural of meniscus) in each of your knees, and the job of each of these structures is to stabilize the knee joint and absorb shock. If you've ever experienced

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