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Prehab Pays Off: Manual Therapy Before Knee Replacement Helps Recovery
November 13, 2025
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common joint problems in the world, affecting millions of people globally. It’s a condition in which the cartilage—the smooth, protective tissue covering the ends of bones in your knee—starts to break down. This…
How Manual Therapy Compares to Pain Medications for Chronic Neck Pain
November 6, 2025
If you’ve ever woken up with a stiff, aching neck that lingers for days—or even weeks—you’re not alone. Neck pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal problems worldwide, as more than 3,500 people out of every 100,000 have it at any given time. In ad…
Understanding Peripheral Neuropathies & How Physical Therapy Can Help
October 23, 2025
For some, it’s a constant buzzing in the feet that makes it feel like walking on fire. For others, it’s weakness in the hands so severe that buttoning one’s shirt becomes nearly impossible.…
Don't Let a Fall Limit Your Life: The Power of Ankle & Foot Exercises
October 16, 2025
Every second, an older adult suffers from a fall, with 37 million falls occurring in the U.S. each year. This makes falls the 7th leading cause of death overall and the #1 leading cause of injury-related death among people over 65. Beyond the statistics, …
Suffering from High Blood Pressure? How Exercise Can Help
October 9, 2025
High blood pressure isn’t just a number—it’s a silent threat that grows louder with age. Nearly 72% of American adults over 60 have hypertension, a condition that can quietly damage the heart, brain, and kidneys, often without any symptoms. As a result, h…
Pain’s Double Edge: How Hands-On Therapy Can Heal Body and Mind
October 2, 2025
Pain isn’t always just a physical symptom. It can also be personal, emotional, and sometimes overwhelming. For the millions of people living with chronic low back pain, the struggle often goes far beyond sore muscles or aching joints, as it can significan…
A Fall Can Be Detrimental, but Physical Therapy Can Move You Forward
September 25, 2025
Picture this: your grandmother is out gardening, her hands in the soil, humming a tune. Then, in a split second, she trips over a hose. It’s not just a stumble—it’s a fall that lands her in the hospital with a fractured hip. Suddenly, she’s not gardening,…
ACL Rehab: How One Exercise Could Improve Recovery from Surgery
September 18, 2025
Did you know that approximately 200,000 anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries occur in the U.S. every year? That's enough to fill a small stadium! These injuries can sideline athletes for months, often leading to a long and complicated road back to fu…
Shoulder Pain Holding You Back? Finding Lasting Rotator Cuff Relief
September 11, 2025
If you’re currently dealing with shoulder pain, you already know how much it can affect your daily life. Simple tasks like reaching for something on a shelf or opening a car door can become agonizing experiences. Rotator cuff problems are often responsibl…
Physical Therapy May Help Against the Common Causes of Hip Pain
September 4, 2025
Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) is an extremely common, yet often misunderstood condition that limits mobility for millions of people around the world. GTPS, which causes persistent pain on the outside of the hip, is responsible for about 10–20%…
Stretching Could Be A Game-Changer for Chronic Pain Relief
August 28, 2025
Ever feel like your pain reminds you of that annoying friend who just won’t leave you alone? Whether it’s a nagging ache in your back, a burning sensation in your nerves, or a weird, all-over hurt that’s hard to pin down, chronic pain has the potential to…
Easing the Burden of Tension Headaches With Physical Therapy
August 21, 2025
Picture this: you’re powering through your workday, juggling emails and deadlines, when a familiar tightness creeps around your head like a hat that’s too tight. That sensation could indicate chronic tension-type headache (CTTH), and for anyone familiar w…
Got Heel Pain? New Study Reveals How to Outsmart Plantar Fasciitis
August 14, 2025
You’re halfway through your morning run, feeling the breeze, when a sharp twinge in your heel stops you cold. Or maybe you’re just stepping out of bed, and your first move feels like a nail’s driven into your foot.…
How Physical Therapy Can Tame Whiplash-Related Symptoms
August 7, 2025
Have you ever wondered how a seemingly minor injury can have a lasting impact on your life? Whiplash, which often results from car accidents and sports injuries, is one such condition that can go on to cause chronic pain and balance problems. In fact, stu…
Exercise Therapy May Provide Relief for Chemotherapy-Related Issues
July 24, 2025
Have you finished chemotherapy, only to find yourself facing new problems from your treatments? Many cancer survivors develop nerve damage in their hands and feet, which is called chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, or CIPN.…
Unlocking Relief From Elbow Pain With Hands-On Therapy and Exercise
July 17, 2025
Elbow pain can be a persistent and frustrating issue, often sneaking into one’s daily routines with subtle discomfort that gradually worsens. For many, especially those suffering from lateral elbow tendinopathy—commonly known as tennis elbow—simple tasks …
Are Deep Squats Really as Bad as We Think?
July 10, 2025
Ever heard the saying, “Never squat past your knees”? It’s a common piece of advice, often given with the best intentions of protecting those precious joints. But what if we told you that going deeper in a squat might actually be beneficial for your knee …
Reclaiming Your Grip: The Power of Hands-On Therapy for Tennis Elbow
July 3, 2025
Ever tried to swing a racket or lift a coffee mug, only to feel a sharp twinge in your elbow that said, “Nope, not today”? That sensation may be lateral epicondylitis—more commonly referred to as tennis elbow—announcing its presence like an uninvited gues…
Runners Can Overcome a Common Knee Condition With Physical Therapy
June 26, 2025
Iliotibial band syndrome, or ITBS, has earned a reputation as one of the most persistent obstacles encountered by runners. This common overuse injury, which is responsible for up to 22% of all running-related injuries in the lower extremities, causes a ch…
How Physical Therapy Can Help Older Adults Stay on Their Feet
June 19, 2025
Falling might seem like a minor mishap to some people, but if you’re an older adult, you know full well that a fall can be anything but “minor.” Depending on one’s health, a simple fall can lead to serious injuries, reduced independence, and even life-thr…
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