How to Make a Physical Therapy Appointment
Making a physical therapy appointment can transform your health, especially for adults over 50. Physical therapy helps manage pain from arthritis or injuries, aids post-surgery…
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Bringing Care Home: The Impact of Telerehabilitation in Physical Therapy
The use of telerehabilitation—also known as telemedicine or telehealth—has changed the way physical therapy is delivered to adults of all ages and backgrounds. Using video…
What is Physical Therapy?
Physical therapy (or physiotherapy) is a division of health care known as rehabilitation medicine focused on treating and preventing physical injuries…
How Does Dry Needling Work?Â
You may have heard the term dry needling or read about how it can reduce pain. But what exactly is dry needling, and how does…
How Gaming in Physical Therapy Can Improve Rehabilitation
Video games have come a long way from their arcade origins. Today, they’re a dynamic tool in healthcare, especially when it comes to gaming in…
What Are the Benefits of Lumbar Traction? A Physical Therapist Explains
Lumbar traction, a practice with roots in ancient civilizations, has evolved into a sophisticated technique for managing lower back pain. By applying controlled forces to…
Using Kinesio Tape for Pain Relief and Injury Prevention
Whether swimmers, basketball players, or golfers, it’s common to see famous athletes with large strips of colorful athletic tape on various areas of their bodies.…
Types of Hernias: A Comprehensive Guide
This article explores the various types of hernias, a common medical condition where organs or tissues push through weakened muscle walls. We’ll cover the most…
What is the Graston Technique?
The Graston® Technique, a form of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM), has been gaining attention due to its potential to enhance mobility and alleviate…
Exploring the Benefits of Physical Therapy for Dementia Patients
Dementia poses unique challenges for those diagnosed and their loved ones, but hope exists beyond a dementia diagnosis. Though memory lapses and behavioral changes can…
Exploring Stem Cell Treatment for Arthritis: A New Option for Joint Health
There is no cure for arthritis, but there are ways to manage the condition and reduce its impact. You may have heard of different options,…
Therapeutic Ultrasound for Arthritis: A Guide for Active Adults
Have you ever wondered if there’s a way to relieve your arthritis pain without taking medications or undergoing surgery? If so, you may be interested…
A Guide to Using a TENS Unit for Lower Back Pain Relief
Discover how a TENS unit can relieve lower back pain for seniors: its benefits, how to use it, and best practices for maximum benefit.
A Guide to E-Stim: Electrical Stimulation Therapy
Explore Electrical Stimulation Therapy, a modern approach to managing pain and improving muscle function—its types, benefits, and risks.
Blood Flow Restriction Therapy
Some exercise trends are hard to ignore, and very few have impacted the therapy and sports medicine communities like blood flow restriction training. But what…
Physical Therapy for Nerve Pain
Whether it’s a ping of shooting pain down your leg or numbness and tingling in your hand, nerve pain can be frustrating and uncomfortable. In…
What to Expect at Physical Therapy
You’re not alone if you’re unsure about what to expect at physical therapy. Your first appointment might seem intimidating, but it’s the first step toward…
Getting an Epidural: What to Expect
Chronic lower back pain is an extremely common condition and is the leading cause of disability around the world. There are a variety of conditions…
