Pain after lumbar epidural steroid injection

Epidurals are one of the most effective ways of treating pain and other issues in the spinal column. As a minimally-invasive method of delivering drugs and medication straight to the body, these injections play a vital role in keeping many back-related conditions like spinal stenosis and sciatica manageable. Epidural steroid injections have seen marked success […]
Physical Therapy for a Torn Rotator Cuff

Is this familiar – you reach up and across your body to fasten a seat belt, lift a milk jug from the fridge, or reach into the last seat of the car and experience a pain in the front of your shoulder? Do you face achiness down the side of your upper arm? Does the […]
ASTYM – Helping Post-Mastectomy

The term Astym may be new to you. Astym therapy was designed to help mobilize soft tissues in order to promote healing. Astym is a form of therapy that helps regenerate healthy soft tissue like muscles and tendons. Through the process of Astym therapy, it reduces scar, degeneration and fibrosis tissues that could be causing […]
Post-Intensive Care Syndrome

What is post-intensive care syndrome and what does Physical Therapy have to do with it? When you think about someone going into intensive care, you probably picture someone who’s very ill and likely fighting for their survival. They may be on a ventilator or other equipment that’s keeping them alive. When you’re in that situation, […]
Treatment of Bursitis, Arthritis & Tendonitis with physical therapy
Benefits of physical therapy in pain relief and mobility issues If you feel swelling in your joints, there is probability you may have a case of bursitis, arthritis or tendonitis. In general, these are painful inflammatory conditions and usually occur with age, overuse, injury, or trauma. Joints are where the bones in human body meet […]
Physical Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis

Knee Osteoarthritis Knee osteoarthritis occurs when the protective cartilage on the ends of the bones wears down over time. It is a disease caused by degeneration of the knee joint which eventually worsens over time. It affects the entire joint including bone, cartilage, muscles & ligaments. You may experience pain & muscle weakness around the […]
Cerebral Palsy Rehabilitation

Cerebral palsy is a neuro-muscular disorder that affects an individual’s ability to control their movements and maintain balance & posture, so cerebral palsy rehabilitation treatments should begin during early childhood. These treatments improve muscle control and help a child develop confidence. Cerebral palsy can affect child’s mobility, posture, overall independence, and co-ordination. Child has more trouble communicating, […]
Importance of Physical therapy post-surgery

Physical therapy rehabilitation after surgery is essential for restoring pain-free function and returning to regular activities safely and swiftly. Post-surgery patients are gently eased into everyday activities and regular exercise with post-operative physical therapy. Physical therapists do a complete post-surgery examination and establish a personalized therapy plan to reduce surgery-related side effects and restore normal […]
How to control Arthritis?

The best way to have control of your arthritis is to know the basic steps: Know your problem: The more you know about a problem, the better you will be able to deal with it, and the better acquainted you are with arthritis, the better equipped you’ll be to overcome it. Set your long-term goal: […]
How physical therapy helps you recover from your ankle injury?

Physical therapy is a great way to help you recover from your injury and get back on your feet as quickly as possible. It’s important to rest and ice your ankle to help relieve the initial symptoms of a sprained ankle, and physical therapy can play an important role in getting you back into motion. […]