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Common Types of Hip Injuries
The hip is one of the body’s largest and most stable joints. Intended for a wider range of motion, this ball-and-socket-style joint bears a significant amount of weight. It’s also surrounded by various ligaments, tendons and soft tissues for support. An injury to this area can affect your mobility on a broader scale and often…
What to Expect During Physical Therapy for Seniors
As you grow older, your body goes through many changes. These factors not only affect its functionality but can make you more vulnerable to falls and certain chronic conditions. Geriatric physical therapy addresses these needs for patients 65 and older, including injury recovery and prevention. If you are within this age group and your doctor…
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…