If you have joint pain, an orthopedic physical therapist can help restore function to the joint and the surrounding tendons, ligaments, and muscles. They can treat several joint disorders affecting parts of the body, including the spine, knees, hips, shoulders, ankles, feet, and hands. Physical therapy can help you regain or improve strength, flexibility, and function which may have been limited because of an injury, medical condition, or surgery. The role of your physical therapist is to ... [Read More]
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Benefits of Trigger Point Therapy
Many of the millions of American who suffer from chronic pain but don’t want to rely on opioids or other risky pain management treatments are finding relief in trigger point therapy. In fact, many physical therapists have incorporated trigger point therapy into their treatment plans for those suffering from both chronic and acute pain and certain medical symptoms and conditions. Never heard of trigger point therapy? Know the benefits and determine if trigger point therapy could be right for y ... [Read More]
What to Expect from Physical Therapy After a Fracture
Almost every patient who has sustained a bone fracture will see physical therapy included in their treatment plan. And while some lesser fractures may heal naturally with rest and immobilization, others may require multiple surgeries to repair the damage. Whether you have sustained stress fractures from running on hard pavement or a compound fracture that requires surgical attention, here is what you can expect from physical therapy after a fracture. Physical Therapy after a Fracture The goal ... [Read More]
How Dry Needling Helps With Joint Problems
Dry needling is a treatment used to relieve muscle pain due to trigger points (painful knots of contracted muscles) or myofascial pain syndrome (chronic referred pain due to trigger points). Trigger points commonly develop due to overuse, lack of use, or trauma to the muscles in question. Dry needling can also help improve range of movement. For patients suffering from sore joints, dry needling may be able to break you out of the cycle of pain occurring at the joint and improve your mobility. ... [Read More]
An Overview of Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Physical therapy can help people of all ages regain or improve their strength, movement, and function after an injury or illness. Physical therapists are licensed medical professionals whose main goals are to eliminate or minimize your pain and restore your mobility, so you can get back to performing your normal, everyday activities without difficulty or discomfort. Orthopedic physical therapy focuses on the musculoskeletal system and helps to restore function to joints, tendons, ligaments, ... [Read More]
