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%...
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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...
What injuries should prompt me to look for sports therapy near me?
Sports injuries can range from mild to severe. Some injures just require rest to allow the body to heal, while others can benefit from professional attention to promote recovery. This can lead to many athletes seeking sports therapy near them. Participation in sports...
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...
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 uncomfortable and even difficult. If you haven’t injured your ankle, then you probably want to know what could...