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What Are Whiplash Injuries?
When a powerful force causes the neck and head to quickly move back and forth, a whiplash injury can occur. Your neck oscillates rapidly in both directions, straining and extending discs, nerves and soft tissue beyond their natural range of motion. Whether you experienced this condition as a result of a car accident, fall or…
Physical Therapy for Balance Problems
People with balance issues may feel physically weak, unsteady or as if the room is spinning while standing, sitting or lying down. Balance problems are caused by a disconnect between the ear’s vestibular system, eyes and the musculoskeletal system. Ordinarily, your body sends signals to your brain and moves appropriately in response. When at least…
Physical Rehab After Knee Replacement Surgery
People suffering from arthritis of the knee may be steered toward total knee replacement (TKR) surgery to lessen pain, restore joint functionality and improve range of motion. Yet patients should not expect to undergo this surgery and have a fully functioning, ready-to-use-new joint right away. Rather, about 12 weeks of physical therapy-based rehabilitation typically follow…
How Does Cupping Therapy Encourage Healing?
Cupping therapy has seen a recent surge in popularity among physical therapists. Professional athletes have also called attention to this treatment for its healing properties. Most prominently, Michael Phelps relying on this therapy for muscle tension relief during the 2016 Summer Olympics. Although cupping has many benefits, this type of manual therapy is not for…
Women’s Health Week
Did you know that physical therapy can play an integral role in treating urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, diastasis recti and pelvic pain? Physical therapy prior to pregnancy, during pregnancy and postpartum can help a woman address pelvic floor strength, pelvic and lumbar alignment and core stability that can aid in prevention and or treatment…