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Addressing the Effects of Poor Posture
Posture is often related to respect; slouching does not make a positive impression. Beyond appearance, years spent with slumped shoulders, a curved back and forward stretched neck can have a negative impact on the body. Poor posture places extra strain on certain muscles and joints that have to work harder than others, resulting in fatigue,…
Physical Therapy After Hip Replacement Surgery
Over the next decade, the number of hip replacement surgeries in the US is expected to increase from 450,000 to 635,000. You might undergo this procedure following a hip fracture or when traditional arthritis treatment does not work. In all cases, the goal is to reduce pain, improve joint mobility and related functions like walking,…
Broken Arm Recovery: What to Expect as You Heal
A broken arm can result from a fall, athletic injury or any number of other accidents. Recovery often involves wearing a splint, brace or cast to immobilize the arm so it can heal. In some cases, surgery may be necessary when the fracture doesn’t break the skin or the bone is broken into pieces. As…
What Is Muscle Adhesion and How Does It Occur?
Muscle pain or soreness could be a warning sign of fibrous adhesion. Commonly called muscle adhesion, this condition occurs in the soft tissue where collagen fibers “stick” to adjacent tissue. A variety of factors, from injury and trauma to immobilization due to a bone break, may lead to muscle adhesion. Beyond the feeling of discomfort,…
Healthy Practices for Shoveling Snow
Keep Your Back Out of It! When you hear that snow is in the forecast, one of the first things that comes to mind is the hassle of shoveling snow. While people recognize the stress that shoveling can place on your heart, the lower back injuries associated with shoveling are often a greater threat to…