When a physical condition or injury affects mobility or quality of life, there is one goal: A rapid return to everyday activities. Lasers were incorporated into orthopedic and surgical practices in 1973, as a new technology to create surgical incisions. Laser therapy is widely used today, and it helps stimulate the body’s natural ability to
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Foot Problems are a Major Concern for Diabetic Patients
There is a startling research statistic showing that every 30 seconds, someone around the world is losing a part of their foot due to diabetes. Possibly just as startling is how this can often be easily avoided with preventive checks and comprehensive treatment. According to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are 30.3
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You may think that tennis elbow is an injury that only occurs with tennis players, but this isn’t always the case. While Tennis elbow is common in tennis players, it boils down to being an overuse injury. These types of injuries can occur from activities that work the same muscle group, such as gardening, painting,
Read MorePhysical Medicine vs Physical Therapy
When you are in chronic pain after suffering an accident or injury that may have caused long-term disability, and are in need of extensive treatment, there are a variety of specialists you can choose from to help you recover. While some people may be able to recuperate on their own, it’s often required by physicians
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Joint pain can be caused by injury affecting any of the ligaments, cartilage, and bones within and surrounding the joint. Pain is also a feature of joint inflammation, often caused by conditions such as arthritis. For joint related pain or injury, most orthopedic surgeons will explore a wealth of non-surgical treatment options before making the
Read MoreHow Physical Therapy can Help MS Patients
According to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, it is estimated that more than 400,000 people have Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Multiple Sclerosis is categorized as an autoimmune condition, where the body mistakenly attacks its own immune system, damaging the myelin sheath, which is the protective covering over nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. The damage
Read MoreHow Physical Therapy Helps Breast Cancer Patients
Cancer is a devastating diagnosis that no one wants to hear, and it can change the whole landscape of a person’s life in an instant. Well, breast cancer is one of the deadliest and most common types of cancer affecting women today. Statistics have shown that at least one in eight women will get a
Read MoreWhat to do if Your Knee Pain Becomes Unmanageable
Knee pain is said to be the major cause of physical discomfort and disability in people aged 65 and older. Pain is usually either acute or chronic, which is defined as either sudden (from an injury) or long-term (something that sticks around or builds up over time, such as with arthritis). For all patients with
Read MorePreventing Common Sports Injuries
For a lot of us, playing sports was a huge part of our childhood, and for some of us it remains a big part of our lives. Sports injuries happen, and that often means we get a turn on the bench – which is definitely not as fun as being on the field. While the
Read MoreUnexpected Causes of Foot Pain
Believe it or not, around one fourth of all the bones in your body are in your feet. The feet are flexible structures of bones, joints, muscles, and soft tissues that let us stand upright and perform activities like walking, running, and jumping. Clearly, your feet are at a higher risk of injury, particularly if
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