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3 techniques physical therapists often use to manage swelling and discomfort in lymphedema patients
Lymphedema is a medical condition that causes swelling in your arms or legs. It can develop due to inherited challenges that impact the lymphatic system, known as primary lymphedema. It can also be caused by surgery, trauma or cancer radiation therapy, called...
The 3 key differences between occupational therapy and physical therapy that matter
If you have a medical condition or injury that has impacted your overall quality of life, there are different types of healthcare that can help. Occupational therapy and physical therapy are two common approaches to improving a person’s health and wellness when faced...
Athletic injury management: 4 physical therapy essential techniques
Being an athlete can bring many benefits to your life, from improved mental health from the endorphins to finding friends with similar interests. Unfortunately, having an athletic lifestyle also brings a risk of injury. In 2023, there were more than 3 million sports...
A guide to choosing the right local outpatient physical therapy clinic
When it comes to your health and wellness, you don’t want to settle for the first provider you find. By doing a bit of background research and asking the right questions, you can find the local outpatient physical therapy clinic that will help you get the results that...
Rewiring recovery: 3 physical therapy strategies for neurological and neuromuscular healing
Your brain, nerves and spinal cord make up your nervous system. It allows your body to communicate internally to complete everyday functions. This includes everything from remembering a fact to flexing your fingers. But when your nervous system is damaged from an...
3 game-changing physical therapy techniques to alleviate your TMJ pain
You likely don’t think about how often you open your mouth to talk, yawn or chew food until it becomes painful to do those everyday actions. Your temporomandibular joint, or TMJ, connects your jawbone to your skull and works as a sliding hinge. When it’s not properly...
3 benefits of trying pelvic floor physical therapy in your area
Your pelvic floor is a group of muscles at the bottom of your pelvis. It works to support your pelvic organs, including your bowels and bladder, as well as a woman’s womb. If these muscles weaken or don’t function properly, you may experience a variety of issues,...
5 physical therapist-approved methods for treating pain caused by Achilles tendonitis
There are thousands of tendons throughout the body to connect your bones to your muscles. Some are bigger than others. The tendon that connects your foot’s heel bone to your calf muscles is the largest tendon, called the Achilles tendon. It’s responsible for helping...
Physical therapy for scoliosis: 3 effective techniques you can try for improved posture
Poor posture is often associated with hunching over a computer for hours or bad ergonomics at a desk. It can also stem from a medical condition like scoliosis. Scoliosis refers to a sideways spine curvature that affects the evenness of the hips and shoulders. This...