Tag Archives: physical therapy

Nursemaid’s Elbow: Avoid Swinging Your Child

Young children love it when you swing them by the arms. Unfortunately, this act and other seemingly harmless ones can lead to nursemaid’s elbow—a common injury where the elbow slips out of its joint. Often seen in children aged 1 to 4 years, this injury can also occur in babies. Young children are especially susceptible […]

Restoring Arches in Adult-acquired Flatfoot

Women older than 40 years of age often experience a condition called “adult-acquired flatfoot” that results in a fallen arch with the foot pointed outward. Symptoms include leg fatigue, pain and swelling that worsens with activity, and body aches. Causes include injury to the nerves of the foot, obesity, bone fracture, diabetes, high blood pressure, […]

Life After Achilles Tendon Rupture

Is there life after an Achilles tendon rupture? Yes, In the past, a ruptured Achilles tendon could end the career of a professional athlete and significantly impact the quality of life for others with the injury—even after treatment. Fortunately, that is no longer the case. If you suffer from this serious injury, you can most [...]

When Back Pain Comes Back

Exercise is often prescribed as the preferred treatment for lower back pain, and walking seems like a healthy, low-impact option. Yet patients often return to their physicians complaining that their walking program has not helped—or has even made things worse. The problem is usually not the walking itself, but the absence of other stretching and […]

Shrug Off Your Shoulder Pain

Pain across the shoulder blades or weakness in the upper arms could be symptoms of C5 radiculopathy, a condition caused by the malfunction of a nerve in the neck that affects the shoulders and arms. Symptoms include pain of the shoulders and upper arms, and weakness in those areas, especially when you attempt movement. The […]

Parkinson’s Disease and Physical Therapy

Recently, experts have been paying more attention to how physical therapy can help those with Parkinson’s disease. This  degenerative neurological disease is usually treated with medication, but new studies suggest that certain types of therapeutic exercise can make significant improvements in the daily lives of those living with Parkinson’s disease. A 2012  study published in […]

Straighten Out the Kinks After Knee Replacement

After your knee replacement, you might think your knee will work just fine. Unfortunately, many people do not realize that straightening the knee after surgery is not as simple as they originally thought. Along with loss of strength, reduced extension is one of the most common complaints following knee replacement. Full motion of the knee […]

Hallux Rigidus: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatments For Big Toe Joint Pain

Step Up to Relieve Big Toe Joint Pain When you visited your doctor with pain in your big toe, it was diagnosed as hallux rigidus. This condition is a form of degenerative arthritis, specifically affecting the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTP joint)—the joint at the base of the big toe. What Is Hallux Rigidus? Hallux rigidus […]

Get a Foot Up on Diabetes

You that exercise is good for you—even though you have diabetes—but why does everyone seem to be so concerned with how it affects your feet? Exercise may indeed benefit you, although you must consult your physician to discuss your proposed exercise plan before beginning. It can help your muscles and cardiovascular system stay fit enough […]