During pregnancy, the mother’s body works overtime to assist in the growth and development of the fetus. In particular, the extra weight that is suddenly part of the woman’s body creates an added stressor on the joints and muscles. As a result, the pregnant woman becomes more vulnerable to certain musculoskeletal issues during her pregnancy.
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What 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 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
Read MoreCommon Summer Sports Injuries
Summer means heading to the golf course, going for an evening hike or bike ride, or having fun at the pool or beach to take advantage of the warmth and extended daylight hours we long for in the bleak winter months. However, while staying active and getting some sun is great for your health and
Read MoreWhy People Need Compression Stockings
These days, compression stockings are not only able to benefit your vascular health but can be aesthetically pleasing, too. To understand how they help, you only need to know that compression applied on the skin’s surface can help improve blood flow. When compression is applied to the legs, it can help prevent a number of
Read MoreSpring and Orthopedic Injuries
With spring comes a desire to take your training routine outdoors. The same is true when it comes to outdoor sports and activities – to include home improvement and yardwork. But with the warmer weather also comes the risk of orthopedic injury. Here is what you may encounter since spring has sprung and summer is
Read MoreSurprising Things an Orthopedic Surgeon Can Treat
The specialty of orthopedics covers all things musculoskeletal, which includes bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, nerves, and tendons – so an orthopedic surgeon treats myriad conditions. Following an orthopedic injury, an orthopedic surgeon will diagnose conditions, perform surgery if necessary, and assist with rehabilitation. Orthopedic surgeons are now specializing further, devoting their practice to specific areas
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