If you’ve had an injury on the job, you might have thought that your injury would have healed by now, but it’s still bothering you. There are likely many factors to blame for this, including the severity of your work injury. However, there are also six specific times...
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8 ways soft tissue mobilization can truly help with your injury recovery
Soft tissue mobilization is one of the essential rehabilitation tools. Physical therapists use it to help you recover from an injury faster. Unfortunately, most people are unfamiliar with what it actually entails. There are several types of soft tissue mobilization...
4 benefits physical therapy for neck and shoulder pain can offer
Chronic neck and shoulder pain can occur for various reasons, including whiplash, rotator cuff injuries and arthritis, to name just a few. The good thing is that physical therapy may help relieve pain and strengthen the back, neck and shoulders for long-term relief....
What is it like to live with shoulder impingement syndrome?
What is shoulder impingement syndrome? Pain in the shoulder is commonly caused by shoulder impingement syndrome. Shoulder impingement occurs when the shoulder bones impinge on the bursae or tendons of the shoulder. Extensive overhead shoulder activity, particularly...
How you can benefit from having your car accident injury treated at a PT clinic
According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, over 2.7 million people in the United States were injured due to a car accident in 2019 alone. While some car accident injuries can be relatively minor and may not require medical treatment, some injuries can have...
3 physical therapy exercises that can help your biceps tendinitis
Biceps tendinitis is a painful injury, caused by microscopic tears in the tendons that connect the biceps muscle to the bone. This can come about as a result of repetitive motion, such as those done by competitive athletes like tennis or baseball players. Symptoms of...
Does arthritis cause fatigue, and can physical therapy help you manage this symptom?
About 1 in 4 adults in the United States suffers from arthritis. This condition results in severe joint pain and weakness in the hands, knees, hips and other areas of the body. Age is the most common contributing factor to developing arthritis, as the cartilage...
What is the most common cause of slips, trips and falls at work?
Falls are a more common, and more serious, global health problem than most people think. According to the World Health Organization, over 37 million falls occur each year that are severe enough to require medical attention. After vehicle traffic incidents, that makes...
2 benefits of one-on-one physical therapy for work injuries
Most people don’t go to work every day expecting to be injured. So, when you become one of the thousands of people who are injured at work, you may not know what to do. Fortunately, working one-on-one with a physical therapy specialist can help you address your work...
The top 2 types of hands-on physical therapy and how they can benefit you
If you’ve ever searched for physical therapy online, there are several things you may have seen. One is a person doing stretching or strengthening exercises. Another is a physical therapist using their hands to stretch or move someone’s leg, arm or neck. This second...