Physical therapists have a variety of methods and tools for treating painful injuries and debilitating conditions. The techniques they use vary from patient to patient because each treatment needs to be customized to the needs of the individual. Generally, the goal of...
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Three types of physical therapy in Apache Junction, AZ
Injuries and conditions that affect the strength and mobility of your body should be treated by experts in these areas. That’s why many people who suffer from pain and injuries visit a physical therapist for treatment. Physical therapists specialize in treating...
Balance conditions treatable by vestibular rehabilitation
Many people know that physical therapists can help people recover from injuries or perform better at sports. This is true, but the skillset of the physical therapists at Continuum Wellness is much broader. One area that our physical therapists specialize in treating...
Treating workplace injuries with occupational rehab
Workplace injuries are tough because they make it impossible for you to do your job and make it difficult to live your daily life. Recovering from a workplace injury can take a long time, and, without professional help, you may not be able to fully recover....
Why athletes need a physical therapist for sports therapy
One of the main reasons people like participating in sports is because sports put your body to the test. You can see how far you can push your limits to outperform competitors and improve your athletic ability. However, with this kind of strain on your body, you put...
Reasons you may need physical therapy
Many people who have been injured or are in pain choose to visit a physical therapist for treatment. Physical therapists are skilled in treating conditions that affect the musculoskeletal system. This includes your bones, joints, cartilage, muscles and connective...
Vestibular and balance training helps keep seniors upright
As we age, our ability to stay upright and steady can start to degrade putting people at greater risk for slips and falls. Vestibular and balance training can help regain this sense of steadiness. Because the entire body must coordinate to stay balanced, there are a...
Three benefits of occupational rehab for stroke patients
Suffering a stroke can be one of the most debilitating traumatic events a patient can experience. Often occupational rehab is prescribed to help patients recover their daily lives after a stroke has occurred. Strokes are caused by blocked arteries or burst blood...
Three ways athletic training helps you bust fitness plateaus
With more information on the internet than ever before and accessible through our smartphones in our pockets, it may seem personal athletic training is just not necessary anymore. After all, you have downloaded the workout plan and seen the exercises on YouTube. But...
How some fitness trends could land you in sports therapy
Athletes today often find themselves dedicating more time than ever to their chosen sport. With more time spent training, the risk of injury increases and the need for sports therapy becomes more likely. It almost seems counter-intuitive, though, because athletes...