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The best sports physical therapy practices have these 3 things in common
Sports physical therapy can serve many purposes. It can help you return to your sport after an injury, improve your performance with training and more. Plenty of people benefit from physical therapy treatment. In one survey, 86% of U.S. adults who received physical...
Have a knot in your shoulder blade? 3 ways PT can help
Acute and chronic pain in the shoulder affects a lot of people. Harvard Health Publishing estimates that up to 70% of people will experience shoulder pain at some point. In some cases, this pain is caused by a muscle knot near the shoulder blade. A muscle knot, also...
How physical therapy can help with your distal biceps tendon rupture recovery
A distal biceps tendon rupture happens when the tendon that connects your biceps muscle to your forearm tears near your elbow. This injury can happen if you lift something heavy or if your arm experiences a sudden, strong force. Sometimes this is a sports injury,...
What is sports massage therapy?
Sports massage therapy is a specialized form of massage designed to help athletes and active individuals. This physical therapy treatment works to help people improve athletic performance, recover from injuries and prevent future issues. Massage therapy is similar to...
Does class IV laser therapy work as part of a PT plan?
Class IV laser therapy, also known as HILT (high-intensity laser therapy), can be an effective part of a physical therapy treatment plan. This treatment method uses a high-powered laser to stimulate healing, reduce pain and improve mobility. If you have a painful...
Is shockwave therapy the real deal? Exploring its effectiveness and common misconceptions
Shockwave therapy might sound intimidating or strange, but it’s a more common treatment than you might think. Also called extracorporeal shockwave therapy, this treatment uses “shockwaves” made up of acoustic sound waves to target the affected area. The goal of this...
How long will it take for my sprained wrist to heal? 7 factors that may speed up the recovery process
Your wrists are supported by a complex network of ligaments, tendons and muscles that hold the joint in place. If one of those ligaments gets stretched or torn, it causes a sprain. A sprained wrist can prevent you from using your hand properly and may also cause...
Shockwave therapy: 9 side effects to know about
Shockwave therapy, also known as extracorporeal shockwave therapy, isn't nearly as scary as it sounds. This treatment uses acoustic sound waves to gently assist the body in regenerating new tissue after an injury. It can also help decrease pain by stimulating the...
6 causes of pain in the back of the knee when you straighten your leg
Pain in the back of the knee, also called posterior knee pain, is a relatively common type of knee pain. Because the knee is a vital joint for walking, running and various other physical activities, even a small amount of pain in that area can severely limit your...
5 exercises that may improve the symptoms of thoracic outlet syndrome
Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a diagnosis for a group of disorders that can cause compression at the thoracic outlet. The thoracic outlet is the collection of nerves and blood vessels in the area between the neck and shoulder that extend throughout the shoulder...
