Who can Benefit from Physical Therapy and How can we Help
Physical therapy isn’t just for people who have sustained a major injury. It’s beneficial for anyone who has been injured, has a chronic illness or disease, needs rehabilitation or has difficulty with mobility. Physical therapists assist people with developmental disabilities, neurological conditions, and those with a prosthesis. Treatments can often provide an alternative to surgery and long-term use of prescription medications for […]
When Your World is Spinning
Almost everyone experiences a few seconds of dizziness at some point in their lives. Do you remember your childhood days when you would spin round and round until you got dizzy and had to wait a few seconds till the “world stopped spinning”? It was fun back then, but when it occurs “out of the blue”, it’s something to […]
What is Adhesive Capsulitis
Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition that restricts mobility in the affected arm. A healthy shoulder joint has a greater range of motion than any other joint in the human body. In this condition, the capsule around the shoulder joint becomes inflamed, scarred, thickened, or contracted, forming scar tissue and causing stiffness in the shoulder joint. Risk […]
We Will Get You Back
The spine is a complex structure made up of bones, joints, ligaments, and muscles. It can be injured in several ways. It’s possible to sprain ligaments, muscles, or get a bulging or herniated disc. These are just some of the factors that can lead to low back pain. There can be times when the simplest movement (bending down to pick up a […]
There is Help for Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJ)
The temporomandibular joint (also known as TMJ) is located in front of the ear on either side of the head where the upper and lower jaws meet. It is used throughout the day during activities like talking, eating, and chewing. In most cases, TMJ dysfunction requires a visit to a dentist or orthodontist. Physical therapy is not normally considered the first […]
The Truth about Knee Wear and Tear
The knee joints support an individual’s entire body weight and function non-stop to keep us moving. One of the most common ailments that afflicts the knees is arthritis. There are different types of arthritis, but the most common is osteoarthritis, also known as “wear and tear” arthritis. Osteoarthritis is a progressive disease that demonstrates signs of wearing away of the […]
Take the load off your Neck
Chances are you don’t think about the muscles surrounding your neck much. These muscles hold your head up and allow it to move in different directions. These muscles allow you to turn your head while driving, or to follow a tennis ball as you get ready to swing back at it. Then one day, you wake up and suddenly can’t move […]
Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor
The pelvic floor includes a group of muscles and ligaments that form a “floor like” structure that supports key organs. These include the bladder and bowels (and uterus for women). A strong pelvic floor is important for preventing issues like urinary incontinence for men and women (the involuntary loss of control of urine) and pelvic organ prolapse. Pelvic organ prolapse occurs […]
Smoking is Bad for Your Bones
According to the most recent statistics from American Lung Association and the Center for Disease Control (CDC), over 480,000 people die each year as a result of smoking-related diseases. According to the American Lung Association, cigarette smoking leads to 87% of lung cancers, emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Smoking is known to cause: ● Heart disease ● Lung cancer ● Esophageal […]
Physical Therapy for Ankle Sprain
The ankle is the most common site of sprains in the human body. An ankle sprain can occur when you least expect it. It is most likely to occur after a sudden, unnatural twisting of the foot which results in a ligament tear. An injury like this affects every aspect of your daily life, including walking and driving. […]