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how much physical therapy after rotator cuff surgery

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...

foot and ankle pain when walking | ankle pain | continuum wellness

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...

sharp pain in ankle but no swelling

How can physical therapists help if you have sharp pain in your ankle but no swelling?

We rely on our feet to get us around throughout the day, and our feet depend on our ankles for unimpeded mobility. If your ankles hurt, it can make walking...

treatment for osteoporosis

Four types of exercises physical therapists use in osteoporosis treatment

Some injuries and medical conditions have physical symptoms that are easy to see. Others have symptoms that tend to fade into the background. Many people might say that osteoporosis falls...

physical therapy for neck arthritis

How can physical therapy be helpful for neck arthritis?

Neck arthritis, or cervical spondylosis, is a condition that can dramatically affect your daily life. Fortunately, physical therapy can be very helpful for managing neck arthritis. The knowledge that physical...

common shoulder injuries from falling

Three common shoulder injuries from falling

You’re walking around your house. You stumble on the edge of a rug and fall on your shoulder. Such a scenario is a fairly common one, and it can have...

ankle hurts but no swelling

Three reasons your ankle hurts but there’s no swelling

Ankle sprains are a common source of ankle pain, and they tend to also cause swelling. However, there are other causes of ankle pain that can occur with no swelling....

physical therapy for torn hip labrum

Three ways physical therapy can help people with a torn hip labrum

The hips are working every single time you walk or get into or out of a chair, and such common daily activities can be much harder when you have a...

physical therapy for pinched nerve in neck

What physical therapy methods are used for a pinched nerve in the neck?

There are many physical therapy methods that can be used for treating a pinched nerve in the neck. In fact, physical therapists will typically use a combination of therapy methods...