Do you feel pain in your knee joints from an injury or an underlying condition? If knee pain starts disrupting your daily routine and limiting your mobility, you need to consult an orthopedic doctor. An orthopedist will prescribe a treatment plan that may include medication, lifestyle changes, and other treatments to alleviate your knee pain. In addition to medication and lifestyle changes, your healthcare provider may recommend physical therapy for knee pain relief. Let’s talk about how ... [Read More]
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Treatments of Physical Therapy
Physical therapy is a great way to recover from a chronic condition, surgery, or injury. In many cases, physical therapy can help slow down the deterioration of body parts, such as the joints. It can help restore your strength, range of motion, and overall function. This is why it is often included in treatment plans for those who have chronic musculoskeletal conditions (such as arthritis), before and after surgery, and after suffering an injury. Below are some of the many physical therapy ... [Read More]
How Can We Treat Poor Circulation?
The circulatory system is responsible for blood flow throughout the body. There is a specific rhythm to the flow of blood, which is driven by your beating heart. When that rhythm is interrupted for any reason, poor circulation is the result. Poor circulation can occur in any area of the body, since the heart delivers oxygen-rich blood to all areas through the vascular system. In addition to oxygen, your blood is rich with nutrients and hormones. Blood is carried away from the heart via the ... [Read More]
Who Can Benefit from Balance Retraining?
Balance retraining consists of specific exercises that focus on improving your balance. The exercises revolve around strengthening your core and leg muscles to help you stay upright, improve your steadiness, and reduce your risk of falling. Who Should Have Balance Retraining? While nearly everyone could benefit from balance retraining, certain people may benefit the most, including the following: Athletes Athletes can benefit from balance retraining because the exercises work certain ... [Read More]
Dry Needling Therapy: How Does It Work?
If you have chronic pain that doesn’t respond to medication and physical therapy, you might want to consider alternative treatments. Your doctor may suggest that you try a physical therapy technique called dry needling to ease your painful muscles. Let’s talk about how dry needling therapy works, why it works, and where you can go to find experienced practitioners who can perform this pain-relief treatment for you. What Is Dry Needling? Dry needling, which is also called trigger-point ... [Read More]
