Posts Tagged ‘Physical Therapy’

How to Achieve the Best Outcome after Rotator Cuff Surgery

An estimated 1 of every 4 rotator cuff repairs will re-tear within 6 months of surgery.  Overly aggressive rehabilitation or…

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Rotator Cuff Surgery Recovery: Safe and Effective Exercises

Rotator cuff repair surgery involves stitching the tendon back to the tendon or tendon back to the bone.  This requires…

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Rotator Cuff Surgery: What to Expect in Physical Therapy

Rotator cuff tears occur in nearly 30% of people over the age of 60.  Some rotator cuff tears are treated…

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Rotator Cuff Repair

3 Plantar Fasciitis Stretches for Heel Pain

Do you have heel pain when first getting out of bed in the morning?  You may be suffering from plantar…

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Shoulder Impingement: Stretching and Strengthening Exercises

Do you have shoulder pain when reaching with an outstretched arm or lifting overhead?  Shoulder impingement involves compression of your…

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Shoulder Impingement Exercises

Afraid of Falling? 3 Simple Balance Exercises

Almost 10 million Americans report problems with balance.  About 40% of people over the age of 60 experience problems with…

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Knee Replacement: Pre Surgery Physical Therapy

In the U.S., more than 600,000 people undergo total knee replacement surgery each year. This number is expected to rise…

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Preoperative physical therapy for knee replacement

Osteoporosis Exercises: 5 Ways to Strengthen Your Spine and Hips

Osteoporosis occurs when there is a reduction in bone mass resulting in increased susceptibility to fracture.  It is the most…

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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome:  How a Physical Therapist Can Help

Patellofemoral pain syndrome refers to pain in the front of the knee or around the kneecap (patella).  It is the…

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Here is What Physical Therapy Can Do for Knee Arthritis

Knee arthritis is a condition where the protective cartilage of your joints breaks down.  The cartilage serves as a pad…

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