More than 40 million Americans are affected by arthritis of the hand, a painful and disabling condition. With arthritis, the cartilage deteriorates and is worn away, which ultimately leads to bone rubbing against bone. The limitations caused by arthritis can make performing even routine tasks more difficult. The hand has 27 bones, plus the two […]
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New, simple tests are available to assess if you may be at risk Have you fallen in the past year? Are you afraid that you might fall? Do you frequently need to use your arms to rise from chairs? *Answering YES to any of these questions indicates that you may be at risk for falling. […]
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Physical Therapist treatment for COPD, which includes breathing training and exercise, can help improve the quality of life for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) stated in recognition of November’s National COPD Awareness Month. COPD, also called emphysema or chronic bronchitis, is a serious lung disease that over […]
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Muscle strength, mobility, and balance are crucial for patients to resume normal activities. As Martha Stewart continues her recovery from recent surgery to replace her left hip, periodic and progressive Physical Therapy will play a key role in her successful rehabilitation, says the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). “Following hip replacement surgery, Physical Therapy is […]
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