Physical therapy and shoulder surgery

My shoulder injury has caused you to need shoulder surgery. Although the problem has been resolved, many side effects can still be experienced after surgery. A physical therapist may be able to help you with these side effects. The physical therapist will assess your...

Physical Therapy And Rupture Of The Patellar Tendon

A patellar tendon tear is a painful injury that can affect your ability to run, walk, and participate in normal and recreational activities. A physical therapy program may be helpful for this injury. A physical therapist will assist you in the rehabilitation process...

Physical Therapy and Sciatica

Your physical therapist finds that you have sciatica. After performing the initial evaluation, which includes lying on your stomach flat and a complete evaluation of your pain, your physical therapist will move you to the next steps in rehabilitation for lower back...

Physical therapy and scoliosis

Our anatomical or upright position can be maintained because our spine is straight. However, when we bend our spine downwards, it bends in the opposite direction. This is known as scoliosis, which can lead to many postures and health problems. Our spine is S- or...

Physical Therapy And Repetitive Stress Injuries

These injuries affect the soft tissues of the body and include nerves, tendons, ligaments, and muscles. Repetitive stress injuries can also be known as repetitive motion disorders, cumulative trauma disorders, and overuse disorders. Repetitive stress injuries may...

Physical Therapy And Proximal Humeral Bone Fracture

This is a fracture near your shoulder joint. In anatomy, the term proximal refers to being near your body, while humeral is your arm bone. So, a proximal-humeral fracture can be defined as a fracture close to your shoulder joint. This is the most severe fracture that...