A series of Physical Therapy tips for patients dealing with strokes, diabetes, ACL injuries, lower back pain, knee pain, neck pain and other types of pain.
You take a peaceful walk across the trail at Overpeck County Park, when suddenly, you twist your ankle. Or your neck happens to lock up after a rough commute across the George Washington Bridge. Your first instinct is to immediately grab the ice pack from the freezer. Later, you get questions whether to use heat
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Studies show that treatment by a physical therapist can provide short- and long-term relief for people with neck pain. A physical therapist designed program of exercises can relieve neck pain and improve mobility without expensive surgery or side effects of pain medication. Manual Physical Therapy Proven treatments include manual physical therapy and exercise. Patients have reported they
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Research has found that Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tears occur four times more frequently in females than in males involved in the same amount of sports participation. The difference in female and male neuro-muscular control, the way muscles contract and react, is one of four primary factors contributing to why women are more susceptible to
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What is a Stroke? Like a heart attack, a stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is reduced or stopped, depriving that area of oxygen. One common cause includes blockage from a clot in blood vessels supplying the brain, or from a disease such as arteriosclerosis that has caused a
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Physical therapists, who are experts in restoring and improving motion in people’s lives, play an important role not only in treating persistent or recurrent low back pain, but also in prevention and risk reduction. Physical therapists are highly-educated, licensed health care professionals who can help patients reduce pain and improve or restore mobility – in
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Physical therapists, who are experts in restoring and improving motion, recommend that elderly adults who use canes and walkers as walking aids be properly assessed and fitted by a physical therapist to avoid fall-related injuries. With emergency rooms experiencing 47,000 fall-related visits annually from senior citizens due to improper use and fit of walking aids*,
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What is Lymphedema? The lymphatic system is responsible for distributing and removing excess fluid in the body. Lymphedema is the abnormal buildup of bodily fluid that causes tissue swelling, mostly in the arms and legs. It is typically caused by damage to the body’s lymphatic system resulting from treatment for cancer, which often includes
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Our physical therapists work with children and their families to help each child achieve and maintain mobility and quality of life by maximizing his or her potential to function independently. The following services are often part of the plan of care provided by physical therapists: Developmental activities Movement and mobility Strengthening Motor learning Balance and
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Physical therapists are experts in improving and restoring mobility and play an important role in ensuring optimal bone health. Healthy bones can help you stay strong and active throughout your life. If good bone health is achieved during childhood and maintained, it can help to avoid bone loss and fracture later in life. For healthy
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