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,...
Joint Mobilization
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How can PT help with the loss or absence of mobility in a joint?
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....
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...
Four tips for living with stiff finger joints
You just don’t realize how important your fingers are to your daily routine until one or more of them are hurt. When you have stiff finger joints, tasks that used to be simple suddenly become more difficult. There are different reasons you may have finger pain,...
Benefits of Using Joint Mobilization in Sports Therapy
As an athlete, you may need sports therapy to address injuries to a wide array of body parts. One of the body structures that you’re the most likely to injure is one of your joints. If you’ve injured one of your joints while playing a sport, then you’ll want to find a...