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...
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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...
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...
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%...
Three steps physical therapists can take to help mitigate your car crash injuries
Car crashes can have effects that last long after the accident is over. The impact of a car crash can cause the body to absorb an overwhelming amount of force. The body can be thrown suddenly and violently, which can tear the muscles, tendons, and ligaments, and even...
The top cause of sudden pain in the back of the ankle and how PT can help
The ankle is a complex structure that can be vulnerable to a number of conditions affecting the joints. It’s easy to injure your ankle, especially if you're physically active. You can easily sprain your ankle from running or jumping. Physical therapists can help...
What will a physical therapist try to do when your ankle hurts?
If your ankle hurts or makes it uncomfortable to walk, then you’re probably wondering what to do next. The first thing you should know is that your ankle is a complex structure. There are many different conditions that can cause ankle pain. A physical therapist may...
Three different types of physical therapy you may experience in your lifetime
There are many different types of physical therapy. Physical therapists use a variety of techniques to treat a wide range of conditions. Physical therapy can help whether you suffer from back or neck pain, physical disorders like arthritis, or even with post-surgical...
What should I do to prepare for a physical therapy session near me?
The goals of physical therapy are to relieve pain and restore functionality to your body. Physical therapy can include a wide variety of techniques. Depending on the condition being treated, some approaches are hands-on, while others include equipment or exercises. ...
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 therapy is useful for cervical spondylosis could be useful...