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Blood Flow Restriction Therapy for Injury Recovery
After a serious injury, surgery and recovery can take a toll on the body. Regaining muscle strength can be an uphill battle of slow, incremental progress to reach the level and skill once attained. Blood flow restriction therapy (BFR) partially interrupts this process to aid recovery without greatly impacting muscle strength. Learn more about this…
Benefits of Resistance Bands In Physical Therapy
Resistance bands are ideal for strengthening muscles and bones, without requiring whole-body movement. They also provide a solution for conditioning the body against fractures, fall risks and degenerative injuries. Learn why a physical therapist may recommend the use of resistance bands. What Are Resistance Bands? Resistance bands are made of an elastic rubber and help…
How Smartphones Can Trigger a Repetitive Strain Injury
Beyond making calls, we rely on our phones for texting, news, setting reminders, entertainment and more. Yet many people repeatedly text or scroll with poor form. This can place strain on your fingers, wrists and hand, all the way up to the elbow. Routine use of a smartphone or tablet can contribute to repetitive strain…
Common Causes of a Stiff Neck
One morning, you wake up to find that you cannot turn your neck to one side without experiencing pain or resistance. This type of neck stiffness is often related to sleeping in an awkward position, poor posture or sitting without considering proper body alignment. These factors can place uneven strain on your neck muscles, causing…
The Effects of Poor Posture on the Body
Most people associate posture with standing or sitting up straight. Yet the curvature of your spine and the relationship it has with surrounding muscles can have a rippling effect on your body and health. Neck and back pain tend to be the first signs of poor posture, but it can also contribute to foot pain…