If you have been injured at work, you need to have a medical evaluation and possible treatment of any injuries. The doctor will document how, when, and where you were hurt so that you can be compensated for any injuries or time off from work due to the injury. You may also require rehabilitative care to ensure that you heal quickly and successfully. Workers’ comp is designed to cover the cost of a work-related injury. This can include any requisite medical treatment, time off required from ... [Read More]
Archives for January 2021
Different Types of Dry Needling Techniques
Dry needling is a slightly invasive therapy that was originally inspired by acupuncture, and it is a very popular pain-relief treatment provided by trained physical therapists. It involves gently inserting hair-thin needles into the skin for the purposes of relieving tension and pain. The needle is called “dry” because it is not an injection-based type of needle. There are actually several different types of dry needling techniques, and your physical therapist will recommend and administer ... [Read More]
How a Tendonitis Specialist Could Help Treat Your Knee
Tendons are the thick bands of tissue that attach bones to muscles throughout the body, so they serve a key purpose in every joint. One of the most commonly injured tendons in the body is the patellar tendon, which connects the patella (kneecap) to the tibia (shinbone) – which is the larger bone in the lower leg. Repetitive motions and overexertion of the knee can cause inflammation of the tendon, which is tendonitis. The resulting pain can become worse and develop into a chronic condition ... [Read More]
Simple Stretches to Help Alleviate Lower Back Pain
Almost 80% of people worldwide experience lower back pain at some point during their lifetime. If you have lower back pain, there are many simple stretching exercises that can be carried out regularly to help you alleviate the pain and prevent it from reoccurring. Stretches for the Lower Back A few favorite stretching exercises to help relieve low back pain include the following: Knee-to-Chest Stretch Lie down on your back, preferably on a mat on the floor. Using both hands cupping ... [Read More]
Do I Need a Rotator Cuff Repair?
The rotator cuff is the special group of muscles and tendons that work with the shoulder capsule, which comprises the ligaments that hold the upper arm bone in the shoulder socket. The rotator cuff can suffer many tiny tears or one large tear, and treatment for this includes rest, ice, anti-inflammatory medication, and physical therapy. If you have relatively minor damage to your rotator cuff, you may only need physical therapy rather than surgery. In a study published in the Journal of ... [Read More]
