Lupus is a chronic disease that results in the immune system targeting and damaging its own healthy tissue. It’s estimated that it affects nearly 5 million people across the world. The disease can attack many of your organs including the heart, kidneys, lungs and even...
Occupational therapy is a type of care for patients who have become injured, weakened from an illness, or are disabled. It allows them to complete guided practice in everyday activities. The goal of these activities is to be able to complete occupational activities to...
There are over 100 different kinds of arthritis that affect people all across the world. While each kind of arthritis is different, one thing they all have in common is that they cause pain, and can make life very difficult. Based on data collected by the National...
Cervical fusion is a surgery meant to help patients who suffer from chronic neck pain. While most cases of neck pain can be treated without the need for surgery, some patients experience pain between the discs in their spine that does not go away even after treatment....
With the wealth of fitness information available online, athletes now have more resources than ever to help them perform at their best. Nutrition plans, workout routines and the newest breakthroughs in medical news are available at the click of a button. However, it...
Joint pain is fairly common. This type of pain often comes with a decreased range of motion in the joints. Joint mobilization, a technique utilized by physical therapists, can be particularly beneficial for addressing conditions of the joints. According to one study,...
Adjusting your back once in a while so that it cracks is normal, and for the most part, pretty safe. It can be helpful for relieving pressure and tension in the joints. One study even showed that after cracking a joint the joint’s range of motion improves slightly....
Your pelvic region is a ring of bones at the bottom of your spine that includes your tailbone, your sacrum and your hip bones. When a woman gives birth, these bones can sometimes take a beating. Pain in the hips is one of the most common complaints of women who have...
When was the last time that you experienced wrist pain? Was it the last time you reached into your fridge and tried to uncap a jar of pickles? Or was it when you came home from work and turned the knob of your front door? If either of these scenarios sound familiar to...
When you move your arm around in a circle, up and down or side to side, you are utilizing your arm’s full range of motion. This is what physical therapists refer to as your joint mobility. If you have full joint mobility, it usually means that you have healthy joints....
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