A Fresh Year, a Fresh and Healthy Start – An article about healthy fitness resolutions, by Karyn Dulaney, DPT With the idea that the new calendar year offers a fresh start, it is common practice in the US for people to set New Year’s goals and make resolutions. Estimates for 2024 are that 48% of
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Physical Therapy Exercises for Knee Pain
Knee pain is a common problem that can have many different causes. However, no matter the root cause of the pain in your knee, you can be sure that adding physical therapy to your treatment plan will help tremendously. Physical therapy is an effective way to reduce knee pain and improve mobility. Physical therapy exercises
Read MoreImprove Your Performance – Prehab, Not Rehab
Prehabilitation represents an additional method of patient recovery management. When patients undergo any significant surgery, doctors prescribe a rehabilitation program during recovery to help them return to baseline strength. Prehabilitation takes this concept further by attempting to improve overall health and well-being before the operation. While it is relatively new, it can be effective in
Read MoreWhat Happens During a Physical Therapy Session?
Physical therapy is one of the most important treatments for injured patients. It can help regain your movement and function and improve your quality of life. You may benefit from it if you have pain, are recovering from surgery or injury, or have a disability. Physical therapy is a conservative treatment that can help you
Read MorePain Management Basics
Pain management is a branch of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis and management of pain. Various techniques can be used to treat both acute and chronic pain, and these include injections, physical therapy, and lifestyle changes. A personalized plan must be used for treatment to be successful, as what works for one person may
Read MorePhysical Therapy Techniques for Knee Pain Relief
When you have knee pain, you realize how much you rely on your knees for practically everything you do during the day. Whether walking to the kitchen to get a glass of water or taking the dog outside, walking is integral to so many daily activities. That’s why the slightest pain or discomfort in the
Read MorePhysical Therapy in the 21st Century
You may know physical therapy as one of the effective methods for musculoskeletal rehabilitation. However, there is more to this medical specialization. Here’s what you need to know about how physical therapy has grown to be a vital medical practice. Physical Therapy Through the Years The first known use of physical therapy was in 460
Read MoreWhat Are the Different Types of Physical Therapy?
Physical therapists (PTs) are responsible for the care of patients who are recovering from injury and for the maintenance of patients’ physical health. They also assist with pre- and post-surgery rehabilitation from injuries or disorders. There are various forms of physical therapy, and each type specializes in treating specific groups of patients or conditions. The different therapy
Read MoreBenefits Of Physical Therapy
Doctors prescribe patients who have certain orthopedic conditions or are recovering from orthopedic injuries or surgeries to undergo physical therapy. This treatment helps patients increase functionality and strength using individualized rehabilitation training, exercises, and treatments. Aside from increasing mobility and strength, physical therapy provides several other benefits that improve your overall health and well-being. Physical
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Depending on the reason a patient is prescribed physical therapy, one common factor for every patient who has physical therapy is that they will be taught a series of home exercises to continue doing. While those therapy sessions a patient attends at a therapy facility are immensely important, for best results the remainder of the
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