When one hears the words physical therapy, what most likely comes into mind are masseuses. Yet physical therapy delves much deeper than your typical run-of-the-mill masseuse. The benefits of physical therapy far outweigh those of regular massages from untrained masseuses. What physical therapy is – is a science. It’s a far cry from the indiscriminate […]
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Osteoporosis affects millions of people and is the second biggest health problem worldwide. Osteoporosis is the condition wherein the bones lose mass and the bone tissues deteriorate. Osteoporosis makes bones thin, fragile, and highly susceptible to fractures. How does osteoporosis occur? The body continuously eliminates and creates bone cells. As a person grows old, usually […]
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Carpal tunnel is the term for a vessel found in the hand, which contains many other important nerves. Carpal tunnel syndrome happens when there is pressure or inflammation in the nerves within the carpal tunnel. The initial treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome is non-surgical. However, if symptoms do not improve or the condition persists for […]
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When you have arthritis, you may have a little bit of joint pain and stiffness or you may have a lot. No matter how intense your pain, you may wonder if physical therapy will help. In most cases, the answer will be yes. Part of the reason why people with arthritis have joint stiffness is […]
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Why should more people get physical therapy jobs? Here are the reasons. If you get into any of the offered physical therapy jobs out there, you’ll have the honor of helping more than one million people every day, from every age group and background you can think of. You can help a stroke victim, a […]
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Pain affecting the lower part of the back characterizes the common condition simply called low back pain. Usually, low back pain goes away after a few days or weeks. You have acute low back pain if you have been experiencing pain for less than six weeks. However, if the pain persists for more than twelve […]
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The American Physical Therapy Association is the body that oversees all aspects of physical therapy and those that employ the practice. To date, this organization has over 70,000 members all dedicated to maintaining the strictest code set forth by the Association. The American Physical Therapy Association has a rich and deep history but its goal […]
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Frozen shoulder is the condition of pain and stiffness in the shoulder joint accompanied by loss of motion. An inflammation in or around the shoulder may trigger the body’s normal defensive response of stiffness. When the shoulder becomes stiff, it becomes too painful to move. Someone with a frozen shoulder may not be able to […]
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The vertebrae are a series of bones connected to each other forming the neck, also known as the cervical spine. The spinal canal, which encloses the spinal cord, runs through the vertebrae. The spinal cord contains major nerves that allow arm and leg movements, sensation, including bladder control and bowel movements. Cervical stenosis is the […]
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SLAP is short for Superior Labrum from Anterior to Posterior, or from front to back. The labrum is the rim of cartilage found in the shoulder socket. An injury or tear to this part of the body is a SLAP lesion, which typically results from overuse, trauma, and accidents such as falling onto your outstretched […]
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