Physical therapists, like many healthcare professionals, also have their own specialties. Orthopedic physical therapists, for instance, specialize in the treatment of conditions or injuries affecting the musculoskeletal system (bony and soft-tissue structures of the body). Whether you just had a joint replacement and are needing to get used to your new joint; sustained a sports-related
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Types of Physical Therapy: Who Can Benefit from Them?
Physical therapy is an essential part of overall healthcare. This noninvasive treatment discipline is known for a variety of benefits, such as enhanced balance and core stability, pain reduction, injury prevention, improved posture and flexibility, increased mobility, among others. Physical therapy has several, different types. Your doctor and physical therapist will recommend the appropriate program
Read MoreWays to Manage Lumbar Pain at Home
Low back pain – also called lumbar pain – is often due to inactivity, poor posture, improper lifting, degenerative spine conditions, or arthritis in the back. If you have been working from home, whether because of the pandemic or because you prefer to work from home, then you are at a higher risk of developing
Read MoreTop Reasons a Person Needs Physical Therapy Services
Physiotherapy or physical therapy is non-medicinal treatment provided to promote, maintain, or restore health. Physical therapists treat patients through prescribed exercises, hands-on care, and therapeutic modalities. The goals of physical therapy are to relieve pain, improve mobility and function, assist in your recovery from an injury or surgery, and help you live a productive, healthy
Read MoreHip Fractures and Osteoporosis: How Are They Related?
Hip fractures and osteoporosis. These problems are not reserved for people of advanced age. Often, they can begin as early as your fifties. Let’s look at the relationship between broken hips and brittle bones and what you can do to stay healthy, mobile and independent. What Is a Hip Fracture? A hip fracture happens when
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