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Physical Therapy or Surgery? Choosing the Best Treatment for Rotator Cuff Tears
Shoulder injuries are pretty common in the US with an estimated 200,000 rotator cuff tear repairs performed annually. Another 400,000 shoulder surgeries are performed each year for partial tears and tendinitis. But surgery isn’t always necessary nor is it your only...
Preventing Shoulder Overuse Injuries in Young Athletes
Shoulder overuse injuries are becoming more prevalent as young athletes begin specializing in their favorite sport at increasingly younger ages. Over five million children under the age of 18 are treated for sports injuries each year. The vast majority of these are...
Seven Things Nobody Told You About Physical Therapy
They are experts in improving movement and reducing pain, but what else do physical therapists do? When it comes to physical therapy there are several misnomers that can prevent people from getting the care they need to feel better and live a more active life. Here...
Physical Therapy Proves to be Non-inferior to Surgery in Partial Meniscal Tears
Meniscal tears happen. A lot. In fact, arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM) is one of the most frequently performed procedures in orthopedic surgery. But just because you have a meniscus tear doesn’t mean that you need surgery. A randomized clinical trial just...
Eight Essential Tips for Aging Well
The passage of time can take its toll on the human body, decreasing strength and mobility while increasing the risk of falls and other injuries. Rather than letting age dominate what you can and cannot do, take the bull by the horns and seize back your ability to be a...
Five Fall Prevention Tips to Keep You on Your Toes
According to the Centers for Disease Control, 25% of Americans age 65 and greater experience a fall each year. While a fall may not seem like a big deal, they can be for our older population whose physical changes, medication, and health conditions put them at higher...
Five Backpack Safety Tips to Prevent Back, Neck and Shoulder Pain
As the school year draws near, it is time for back to school shopping. One important item on most kids’ lists is a backpack. Backpack selection shouldn’t be just about style. Backpacks must also be safe and functional to prevent neck pain, back pain or even a shoulder...
The Way You Sit May Be the Cause of Your Back Pain
Today’s Americans are sitting for extended periods of time, often hunched over while looking at a computer screen. Back pain is no longer something that is akin to being old. More and more of our younger population are seeking help for back pain. Sitting in front of a...
Why Physical Therapy is the Best First Treatment for Back Pain
A study published in the Journal of Health Sciences in May of this year found that when patients chose physical therapy as their first treatment for back pain, the need for opioids may be eliminated. However, people are often hoping for a quick fix for their pain....
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