The point of knee shots
Injections for osteoarthritis can help reduce pain and inflammation, but they're not a long-term solution.
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Physical Therapy Guide to Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition in which a person experiences widespread chronic pain and fatigue. It is often difficult to diagnose and affects up to 10 million people in the United States. Fibromyalgia usually is diagnosed in adults between the ages of 30 and 50, of whom 75% are women. The symptoms can appear earlier.
Physical Therapy for Spine Health: Relief Without Surgery
As we wrap up this month also being National Physical Therapy Month, we’re looking at the spine and how physical therapy can benefit someone who’s not quite ready for surgery.
Recover Faster After Surgery
Recent research has found that patients who spend time in phone counseling sessions improve their engagement in physical therapy, thus improving their recovery outcomes after orthopedic surgery. Interesting, isn’t it?
What Are Overuse Injuries?
While acute injuries like wrist fractures, ankle sprains, shoulder dislocations, and hamstring strains typically result from a single traumatic event, overuse injuries develop gradually and are more subtle. They occur due to repetitive microtrauma to the tendons, bones, and joints. Common examples include tennis elbow, swimmer's shoulder, runner's knee, jumper's knee, Achilles tendinitis, and shin splints.
