Driving is an activity that many people think of in the same category as breathing. It’s essential, and it’s something that many of us do every day. It’s not surprising that many of us think that driving is an essential part of our lives; according to the Federal...
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Is physical therapy a good fit for treating a car accident concussion?
People may think about a lot of injuries when they hear or think about a car accident. Whiplash will likely be one such injury, but a traumatic brain injury (TBI) called a concussion may not be. And that could be a problem. The Centers for Disease Control and...
Can whiplash symptoms be delayed and how can physical therapists help if they are?
You are in a car accident, and your head is violently whipped back and forth. This traumatic movement is something that happens frequently in car accidents. It can also occur when playing sports. In any case, the violent and traumatic head movement can lead to a...
Three ways physical therapists can treat shoulder pain after a fall
Falling down is something that happens to people all the time. Unfortunately, doing so can lead to many different types of pain, including shoulder pain. Shoulder pain after a fall can even linger for much longer than you might think. One medical study found that 32%...
How can annual physical therapy exams improve your core fitness?
It’s important to regularly check in on your health. Unfortunately, going to annual health and physical therapy exams is something that many people have avoided since the COVID-19 pandemic began. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 32%...
How much physical therapy do I need after rotator cuff surgery?
Have a torn rotator cuff that isn’t responding to nonsurgical treatments? Then you will probably soon be one of the up to 250,000 Americans who have rotator cuff repair surgery annually. Fortunately, this type of surgery is generally successful. But it can take some...
When can I go back to work after an ankle sprain?
Most people associate an ankle sprain with playing sports, and that’s understandable. Ankle sprains are one of the most common sports-related injuries. What you might not know is that they are also a common type of work injury. Sprains, strains and tears are the most...
What are common types of fractures and can physical therapy help you recover from them?
Your bones have the important job of supporting the body, which makes them much like the walls of a house. Much like there are many ways house walls can be damaged, there are many types of bone fractures. Dealing with a fracture may seem straightforward, and more...
Can physical therapists help me learn about TMJ anatomy and treat TMJ disorders?
Understanding your condition and the body parts it affects. It’s something that many patients don’t think about, or they may not think it’s important if they do. However, understanding basic temporomandibular joint (TMJ) anatomy can be helpful for people with a...
Why should I go looking for physical therapy for ankle pain in Arizona?
Many Arizona residents go out to experience the state’s natural beauty only to end up in pain. Tripping on rutted paths. Slipping on a slippery trail. Landing wrong when you’re jumping off a boulder. Any of these actions can leave you feeling pain in your ankle. With...