A patient can participate in physical therapy to improve a wide range of health conditions, and it is also a critical part of making a full recovery from surgery. Our bodies were made to move, and physical therapists (PTs) can help you heal and get stronger through gentle, focused exercises. If you are going to participate in a physical therapy program, you may be wondering what to expect, and how long it should last. Truthfully, there is no single answer – many factors influence the duration ... [Read More]
Physical Therapy
Things to consider before starting physical therapy
Physical therapy is a conservative and safe form of treatment that is frequently used for a wide range of injuries and post-surgery recovery. Physical therapy can facilitate your body’s healing potential through movement. It's also a form of prevention that can help you avoid certain conditions and injuries or keep your current issue from getting worse. Choosing a Physical Therapist You want to feel confident when choosing a physical therapist, whether you're looking for relief from a stiff ... [Read More]
Dry Needling: What You Need to Know About this Innovative Trend
Dry needling is a relatively new, minimally invasive treatment approach that employs a concept and tools (filiform needles) quite similar to those used in acupuncture. The key differences lie in their goals and principles: dry needling follows evidence-based principles and is essentially used by physical therapists for easing muscular pain, soreness, and tightness. If you’ve heard of dry needling but are not quite sure how exactly it could benefit you, here’s what you need to know about this ... [Read More]
Physical Therapy: Rapid Pain Relief Following Shoulder Injury
Given how much we rely on our shoulders to carry out many of our day-to-day activities, an injury to just one of them can be especially incapacitating. If you sustained a shoulder injury that doesn’t respond to self-care measures, your orthopedic doctor will likely recommend physical therapy after a thorough evaluation. Your physical therapist will work closely with you to help you quickly, safely, and successfully restore your prior level of functioning and mobility. Let’s explore the ... [Read More]
Benefits of Physical Therapy for Achilles Tendon Tear
An Achilles tendon tear is a partial or complete tear that develops when the Achilles tendon (the tough, fibrous cord connecting the muscles behind your calf to your heel bone) gets stretched beyond its capacity. Pain near your heel or down the back of your leg, bone spurs, crepitus (popping sensation), swelling that often gets worse when you’re active, and difficulty flexing your foot are some of its symptoms. If you’re experiencing these, and they don’t respond to conservative intervention, ... [Read More]
