Health Blog Category: physical therapist
Optimizing Post-Op Rehab for Shoulder Surgery Recovery
If you have persistent, lingering shoulder pain that simply refuses to respond to physical therapy or other noninvasive treatment options, you’ll likely need to undergo shoulder surgery. As with most orthopedic surgeries, rehabilitation is key to a successful outcome. Fortunately, the physical therapists at Balance Rehabilitation & Health Science love optimizing shoulder rehab!
Post-surgical rehabilitation is an essential piece in any orthopedic surgery, including shoulder surgery. Even once your shoulder has healed after surgery, it’s still weak.
Read full blogPain-Free Living: Managing Chronic Pain through Manual Therapy Techniques
Pam, 67, had been living with chronic back pain for at least six months. She tried to manage her discomfort as best she could by investing in heating pads and utilizing over-the-counter medication. Nothing worked. Finally, she visited a physical therapist, who applied a few manual therapy techniques for pain–and Pam finally found a path to relief.
Manual therapy is an umbrella term for several hands-on techniques physical therapists use to reduce pain, improve mobility, and promote blood circulation.
Read full blogBetter Balance Starts at the Core: How to Improve Your Stability with PT
Are you familiar with the connection between core strength and better balance? When the core muscles around your trunk are strong, you are less likely to experience harmful chronic conditions, including lower back pain, balance and gait disorders, and general injuries.
A stronger core also helps to keep you upright – especially as you age and face a much higher risk of falls and fall-related injuries.
If you believe you need to work on your balance, but don’t know where to start, contact Balance Rehabilitation & Health Science today.
Read full blogPreparing for Surgery? Try Pre-hab to Speed up Your Recovery Process.
If you’re having surgery, you’re probably already aware that rehabilitation is a critical aspect of the recovery process. Patients benefit from post-surgical rehab because it helps them get back on their feet and restores their full range of motion.
What most people don’t know, however, is that pre-surgical rehabilitation (pre-hab) can significantly speed up your recovery time after surgery.
Pre-hab is the process of working with a physical therapist to prepare your body for surgery, whereas rehab refers to physical therapy treatment after surgery.
Read full blogRelieve Your Pain Without Drugs! Find Natural Pain Relief Today
Pain is a serious problem in today’s world. An estimated 1 out of every 5 Americans suffer from some degree of chronic pain, and 8 percent of those sufferers find the pain so intense that they can’t pursue their normal activities. It’s little wonder, then, that painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs have grown into such a mammoth industry. Physical therapy can help.
Unfortunately, these drugs offer their own share of troubles, from addiction to dangerous effects on internal organs.
Read full blogThinking About Surgery For Your Chronic Pain? You Have Another Option: Physical Therapy
Do you suffer from constant aches and pains for reasons you just can’t put your finger on? Have you gotten used to feeling a spasm here or there, but summed it up to getting older? Maybe you’ve delayed seeking medical treatment for your problem because you’re afraid of one particular solution: surgery. You have no reason to worry because there’s another option! Physical therapy could make surgery unnecessary for you. Just contact Balance Rehabilitation and Health Science to find out more about the non-invasive world of conservative pain management!
Read full blogYou Don’t Have To Live With Arthritis Pain. Physical Therapy Can Help!
Did you know that arthritis is one of the leading causes of joint pain? It’s true. Arthritis can come from pain in the ankles, knees, hands, elbows, or hips, and it can affect just about anyone! Sometimes it’s popped in your knee as you descend a flight of stairs, or a painful crack in your fingers when you try to open a jar. There’s a good chance you won’t realize how much you depend on your joints to perform painlessly until you’re experiencing joint pain daily.
Read full blogHip and Knees Got You Down? PT Could Help You.
If you have hip or knee pain, you are not alone; many people have hip or knee pain at some time in their lives. The hips and knees are the main joints of the body, offering stability and weight support.
They have vital functions, but they are often easily hurt. If you are experiencing hip or knee pain, have no fear! Please call Balance Rehabilitation and Health Science right away to meet with a physical therapist about how our physical therapy services will provide you with mobility and relaxation.
Read full blogKeep Your Joints Healthy With These 3 Tips
There is no question that exercise is beneficial, but it can be taxing on the knees! Did you know that the US Department of Health and Human Services recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise or 75 minutes of intensive aerobic exercise? Believe it or not, it’s true. Are you getting that much exercise?
It can be overwhelming to know how to keep your knees secure during these times of intense physical exercise, so a physical therapist can assist you with learning appropriate procedures for staying stable and safe during your exercises.
Read full blogHave You Sustained A Concussion? Recover Faster With PT Treatments
Concussions are a major concern for athletes, including those who participate in high-impact sports. It is a debilitating injury that can impair your physical and mental capacities for an extended period of time. Concussions are normally caused by a traumatic impact, such as an athletic collision or a car crash.
Although concussions can be debilitating and restricting, physical therapy therapies can help provide recovery and relaxation. You don’t have to figure out a recovery plan on your own.
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