Complete recovery from an injury usually involves physical rehabilitation through physical therapy. A physical therapist can teach and guide you through physical therapy exercises that will restore range of motion and regain functional mobility. The physical therapy exercises you need will depend on the type of injury you have and the recommendations of your physical
Read MoreOverview of de Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is an inflammation of the tendons in the wrist near the thumb. It affects the sheath (the synovium) which surrounds two particular tendons running between the wrist and the thumb that are responsible for making the thumb move. The sheath may thicken and become swollen. When this happens, any movement of the
Read MoreHip Fracture Types and Complications
A hip is a ball-and-socket joint that allows the upper leg to bend and rotate at the pelvis. Hip joints are quite susceptible to fracture, primarily due injury (especially falls) or wear and tear. Medical conditions – from stress injuries and osteoporosis to cancer – can also increase a person’s risk of incurring hip fractures.
Read MoreWhat Can Physical Therapy Treat?
If you sustained an orthopedic injury or will be undergoing orthopedic surgery, chances are, your doctor or surgeon will recommend physical therapy to you get back on your feet. In fact, most effective orthopedic treatment plans include physical therapy. Physical therapy is a conservative yet effective way to strengthen the body when it’s most vulnerable
Read MoreDifferent Types of Physical Therapy
Physical therapy can be used to treat a number of conditions affecting various parts of the body, including the spine, knee, hip, shoulder, hand, foot, and ankle. Whether you have suffered an injury, have a medical condition or illness, are recovering from surgery, or have a constant pain in a joint, bone, or muscle, physical
Read MoreMost Common Types of Ankle Fractures
Fractured ankles refer to a broken tibia (the large, weight bearing shin bone of the lower leg) and/or fibula (the smaller bone located on the outside of the leg). Both bones wrap around the talus to form the ankle joint. There are many reasons why the ankle can fracture; most commonly during an accident or
Read MoreWhat Are Some Scaphoid Fracture Symptoms?
When we are falling down, the most natural reaction is to stretch out our hand to break the fall. This is the body’s way of protecting the all-important spine from blunt-force trauma. When this happens, however, the small bones of the wrist tend to take the brunt of the impact. The most common type of
Read MoreCauses and Treatment of Rotator Cuff Pain
The rotator cuff comprises the muscles, tendons, and shoulder capsule, which together hold the head of the humerus (upper arm bone) in the shoulder socket. As its name implies, the rotator cuff enables rotation of the shoulder. Injuring a rotator cuff is quite easy – it can happen due to everything from repetitive-motion injury to
Read MoreSigns and Symptoms of an ACL Tear
Many athletes fear anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries not only because of the pain it can cause but because it can sideline them from the sport they love. Football, basketball, volleyball, and soccer players are especially prone to ACL tears. When Do ACL Tears Occur? The ACL is a ligament found in the middle of
Read MoreWhat Is a Scaphoid Fracture?
A scaphoid fracture is a break that occurs in one of the small bones (carpal bones) of your wrist. It is usually a result of a fall where you land on your hand. The eight carpal bones are laid out in rows between the forearm bones and the finger bones, forming the wrist. Each of
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