Can Physical Therapy Help With Running?

Running can be an excellent way to stay fit, but it also has the potential for injury. Physical therapists are here to help runners both prevent injuries and treat them when they do occur. The ideal physical therapist (PT) will comprehend your goals as a runner and...

Physical Therapy As Effective Treatment For Acute Lower Back Pain

Patients who received physical therapy within the first 30 days of experiencing acute lower back pain had a lower chance of needing further medical services (imaging, injections, surgery, and doctor visits) than those who received PT later.  Referring patients...

AUGUST MONTHLY RESOURCES

August Monthly Resources Here are some tips and information on managing swelling. Disclaimer: You should consult your physician before you start any of these exercises or any other exercise. Some Thoughts on How to Handle Edema There are many reasons why your body may...

Physical therapy and Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction

Ever wonder what would happen if you suddenly found yourself unable to speak or open your mouth properly? What about other functions like eating, drinking, speaking, etc.? This could happen to anyone. The temporomandibular joints attach your mandible to your skull....

Physical therapy and Tendinitis

Tendonitis refers to inflammation or irritation of the tendon. Tendon, a fibrous connective tissue made of thick fibrous fibrous fibers that attaches muscle to bone, causes pain and swelling in joints. This can happen in any joint in your body, but most commonly in...

Physical Therapy and Tendonitis at the Wrist

This is a common condition. The tendon at the wrist joint is responsible for pain, irritation, and inflammation. Although there are many tendons surrounding it, this tendon usually affects one. In some cases, it may involve more than one. It can occur at the points...