[dt_sc_h3]Benefits of Physical Therapy[/dt_sc_h3] Reduce head, neck, and shoulder pain Restore spinal alignment Strengthen muscles Normalize and restore neck range of motion Reduce clenching and grinding of teeth [dt_sc_hr_invisible_small] [dt_sc_h3]Case Study[/dt_sc_h3] PATIENT Sarah is a [...]
Osteoarthritis, or degenerative joint disease, is one of the most common types of arthritis. It is characterized by wear and tear of the joint's cartilage. Cartilage is the part of the joint that cushions the [...]
A combination of high-calorie diets, inactive lifestyles and increasing hours in front of the desk or computer have caused more and more Americans to gain weight, putting them at risk for chronic health problems, such [...]
You may think that exercise and arthritis don’t go hand in hand. But that’s certainly not the case. It was thought for many years that if you had arthritis you should not exercise because it [...]
Heat or Ice - When to be Used on Sprains and Strains Using ice on strains & sprains for the right duration will speed up recovery. Understanding your injury will help to determine when to [...]
ALEXANDRIA, VA, October 28, 2009 — This past week in Washington, DC, Physical Therapists from around the world heard that direct access and patient self-referral to a Physical Therapist is proven to be safe, and [...]
1st on the web (November 25, 2009) A study of 560 mature athletes who participated in high-impact sports during the 2005 National Senior Games or Senior Olympics, held in Pittsburgh, Pa., found participation in those [...]
An intensive, progressive Physical Therapist exercise program combined with education reduces disability and improves patient function after back surgery ALEXANDRIA, VA, November 24, 2009 — Patients who have undergone a single-level lumbar microdiskectomy for lumbar [...]
The following article, with segments from Susan Spinasanta of Spine Universe, has some great points on reducing stress and pain. Daily demands create stress, and although some stress may be good, too much can [...]
Experts sing its praises. New research shows us why. by Donna Rae Siegfried. Posted 2/17/07 The benefits of exercise are far greater than just burning calories from a recent indulgence. In fact, exercise can reduce [...]
A Pittsburgh hospital developed a program to prevent ACL injury and promote overall health. By Beth Puliti Though basketball, soccer and football players are among the most common to injure their anterior cruciate ligaments (ACL), [...]
Laura Inverarity, D.O., About.com - Updated: November 07, 2007 About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by theMedical Review Board Stretching is the deliberate lengthening of muscles in order to increase muscle flexibility and [...]
