After exercising, the first thing that comes to mind is not “I wonder if this is exercise-related muscular soreness or pain?” But for safe, injury-free exercise, it’s important to be aware of the difference. Sore calves after a strenuous uphill hike is healthy and expected. Sharp pain in the knees is not, and may be […]
With the country fighting an ever-growing battle against the opioid epidemic, safer options are getting the attention they have long deserved. Physical Therapy is one of the recommended alternatives by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). It’s considered safe and treats the pain through movement, rather than just masking it. Let’s discuss four ways physical […]
Falls are a marker of frailty, immobility, and acute and chronic health impairment in older persons. Falls in turn diminish function by causing injury, activity limitations, fear of falling, and loss of mobility. Most injuries in the elderly are the result of falls; fractures of the hip, forearm, humerus, and pelvis usually result from the […]
Roughly one out ten cases of shoulder dysfunctions are some level of frozen shoulder (more specifically adhesive capsulitis).1 Frozen shoulder causes shoulder pain and range of motion that gets increasingly restricted over time. This results from the capsule surrounding the shoulder joint becoming progressively thicker and tighter. Frozen shoulder proves debilitating for many, but most […]
Frozen shoulder is said to occur in 2% to 5% of the population. This potentially debilitating condition causes shoulder pain and range of motion that gets increasingly restricted over time. The problem results from the capsule surrounding the shoulder joint becoming progressively thicker and tighter. There is limited evidence and no consensus on the single […]
America spends an estimated $90 billion per year on back pain, and back pain causes another $10-$20 billion in annual worker productivity losses. Given these extraordinary costs, managing low back pain better has become a national priority. To help save insurance dollars, some have strategized withholding physical therapy when people first visit a doctor. The […]
The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommends that adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity each week.1 Many people do not reach this mark because they either don’t enjoy workouts or have medical issues that make traditional exercise a challenge. People also sometimes think it takes too much time and effort. […]
In 2017 the U.S. President and the Department of Health and Human Services declared a public health emergency related to opioid deaths. Last September, the Office of the Inspector General revealed that opioid-related overdose deaths are at an all-time high—more than 81,000 per year.1 Among patients aged 15 to 64 receiving opioids for chronic, non-cancer […]
Physical therapy ameliorates osteoarthritis progression while quickly reducing pain and improving function with effects comparable to surgery.1 Nevertheless, some patients improve with physical therapy while others do not. How can you know ahead of time if physical therapy will work for you? Dalerie Lieberz and colleagues wanted to know. They conducted a study to find […]
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), half of all Americans over the age of 50 have weak bones. There is good news, no matter how old we are, there are things we can do to prevent bone loss. Our bones support us and allow us to move. They protect our brain, heart, and […]
