A bunion, or hallux valgus, is a foot deformity that develops in the metatarsophalangeal joint at the base of the big toe. Many women, middle-aged and up, have these bony bumps that impair their gait and change their foot shape and mobility. If you have a bunion and have decided on bunionectomy surgery, then expect physical therapy as part of your recovery. Let’s talk more about bunions and PT after surgery and where you can go for excellent foot and ankle surgery. What Is a Bunionectomy? A ... [Read More]
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How Physical Therapy Can Help Treat Autoimmune Diseases
If you are one of the millions of Americans who suffer from an autoimmune disease, you know how it can interfere with living a normal lifestyle. Autoimmune diseases can cause everything from muscle weakness and fatigue to chronic inflammation of different organs and bodily systems. While medical management with steroids, interferon, and other disease-modifying drugs is warranted to address the disease itself, physical therapy can reduce the symptoms. Your physical therapist can show you ... [Read More]
Differences Between a Physical Therapist and an Occupational Therapist
Health professionals, such as physical therapists and occupational therapists, offer rehabilitative care to patients. Both help patients recover from disease, injury, or treatment. However, depending on your needs, you may be more suited to seek the expertise of one over the other. This article will help you differentiate between the two, so you can receive the care you need. Their Specific Purpose and Scope While both physical and occupational therapists work on your rehabilitation, there ... [Read More]
How Do You Find the Best PT for Your Condition?
Physical therapy helps you recover safely and effectively from an injury or condition that has greatly interfered with your quality of life. A physical therapy treatment involves a great deal of commitment and motivation, especially if you require a lengthy course of rehabilitation. A good physical therapist will help you stay motivated by establishing a good working relationship with you and by developing a treatment program that best suits your needs and that incorporates realistic goals to ... [Read More]
Shoulder Tendonitis: Causes and Treatment
Tendons are thick fibers that connect your muscles to your bones. When a tendon becomes irritated or inflamed, it is called tendonitis – which causes pain, stiffness, and swelling adjacent to a joint. This condition can occur in any of your joints, but one of the most commonly affected areas is the shoulder. If you have shoulder tendonitis, you may have trouble raising or lifting your arm. It may even hurt to lie down on the inflamed shoulder. Let’s talk about the causes of shoulder ... [Read More]
