Low back pain has the power to bring down even the finest and fittest athletes. However, there are many who still take it lightly, simply popping over-the-counter pain pills or braving the pain for the sake of achieving their peak performance and/or personal enjoyment. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or an elite athlete, avoiding proper
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Common Football Injuries
Football is a well-known and loved sport. Because it is a high-impact and contact sport, players are often exposed to collisions, sudden injuries, repetitive stress, and micro-trauma that can result in overuse injuries. Whether you play football as a hobby or are aspiring to be a professional football player, it is essential to learn about
Read MoreCommon Orthopedic Problems as You Get Older
When people age, their body systems age, too, and that includes the musculoskeletal system. Bones become weaker, muscles are less lean, and you may experience a decrease in your overall speed and movement. These changes contribute to the increased risk of falls and injuries. Aging is a part of life, but you can decrease your
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
Read MoreHome-Based Physical Therapy
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
Read More9 Types of Physical Therapy Explained
Physical therapy is a crucial component of any orthopedic condition’s recovery process, whether you’re facing a disorder, disability, disease, or injury. Physical therapists use a variety of techniques and methods to help patients get better. Here are nine types of physical therapy that you may find useful for your orthopedic recovery. Exercise Exercise is a
Read MoreAnterior Hip Replacement for Severe Arthritis
Arthritis is a term that refers to over 100 types of the condition that affect the body’s joints, causing symptoms like pain, swelling, inflammation, and joint deterioration. Over time, arthritis causes pain, weakness, and reduced range of motion. Arthritis can affect one or two joints or multiple joints in the body. The hips are a
Read MoreStaying Motivated After Orthopedic Surgery
Having orthopedic surgery is a positive step on the road to recovery after illness or injury, but the process of recuperation and rehabilitation can be arduous and taxing. Some days, progress may be hard to notice, and there will be days when finding that motivation to go to physical therapy or to move around will
Read MorePhysical Therapy for Hip Dislocation
Whether caused by a fall, a car accident, or any other trauma, a hip dislocation is extremely painful. That’s because the ball of the hip joint has been forced out of its socket. As a result, the adjacent ligaments, labrum, muscles, and other soft tissues holding the bones in place often are also damaged, and
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