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Introduction: Dry needling has emerged as a popular therapeutic technique for managing musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. This technique involves the insertion of fine needles into specific trigger points or tight muscle bands, aiming to alleviate pain and promote healing. While the precise mechanisms of dry needling are still being investigated, several theories have been proposed …
We often get asked whether physical therapy is a good option for managing arthritis. Arthritis is a chronic condition that affects the joints and can cause pain, stiffness, and limited mobility. While there is no cure for arthritis, physical therapy can be an effective treatment option for managing the symptoms and improving quality of life. …
Scapular dyskinesis, also known as scapular winging or dyskinesia, is a condition characterized by abnormal movement or positioning of the scapula (shoulder blade). The scapula is a triangular bone located on the back of the ribcage that plays an important role in the stability and movement of the shoulder joint. Scapular dyskinesis can result in …
As a physical therapist, I’ve seen many patients with neuropathy who have struggled to find effective treatments for their pain. While there is no single cure for neuropathy, dry needling is a promising treatment option that may offer relief for some patients. Dry needling is a technique that involves the insertion of fine needles into …
The knee is a complicated joint. It’s the largest joint in the body, and it has multiple ligaments and muscles that support it. When there is an injury or strain to any of these structures, it can lead to knee pain. About half of all adults will experience this type of pain at some point …
Laser therapy is a non-invasive treatment option for rheumatoid arthritis. It uses light to reduce pain, inflammation, and improve circulation.
Ice baths have become increasingly popular as a recovery method among professional athletes, health and fitness enthusiasts. As such, many people consider them an important part of their training regimen. But what do they actually do? And should you try them? In modern times, ice baths have made a comeback in various forms. Athletes use …
Not everyone is a great candidate for surgery and not everyone wants to opt to have a surgery in order to fix sports injuries. This is where physical therapy for sports injuries comes in. Physical therapy can provide an option outside of surgery that still gives you relief from pain and will help increase your …
Stem cell therapy is the use of stem cells to treat or prevent a disease or condition. As of 2016, the only established therapy using stem cells is hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. This usually takes the form of a bone-marrow transplantation, but the cells can also be derived from umbilical cord blood. Stem cells are …
Hey, this is Scott with RX Rehab Physical Therapy. I’m the owner of the company and I’d like to talk about insurance and whether or not insurance covers physical therapy. The short answer to this question is a resounding yes! Insurance does cover physical therapy benefits. There’s only been one health plan that I’ve seen …
Physical therapy is a form of treatment that is provided by physical therapists, also known as PTs. These professionals work to help their patients increase their strength, regain their mobility and return to their daily activities. In a world where pain medications are often overprescribed and surgery is seen by many people as the only …
Stiff joints and tight muscles are no fun. Every day millions of people experience pain from stiff joints and a lack of range of motion. It’s the kind of pain that can keep you from enjoying sports, recreational activities and even everyday things. Without a good range of motion, your body moves incorrectly. This may …
Many people visit a physical therapist when they have problems with mobility. Problems with mobility are especially common in joints like the knees and shoulders. Physical therapists sometimes use Kinesio taping to help increase stability, decrease swelling and promote healing. What Is the Kinesio Taping Physical Therapy Method? Kinesio taping physical therapy is a technique …
Faulty movement is one of the most common causes of pain. This is why physical therapy uses analysis of movement as a key in determining why patients have pain. Many people have pain that develops over time. There is no specific event or injury they can point out as to when and why the pain started …
Dry Needling physical therapy might sound like an intimidating name, but it is actually a super effective and completely safe form of therapy. Many people have found relief from migraines, joint pain, whiplash and more using this kind of therapy. What is Dry Needling? Dry needling is a technique that has been developed over decades …
Graston therapy is a kind of manual therapy used by Physical Therapists and other medical professionals. It has fantastic benefits for your health. The Graston Technique is a highly effective treatment post-surgery, for chronic conditions that affect soft tissues or for acute pain in the soft tissue of places like the neck, back, hips, and …
Knee pain is something that can affect almost anyone. From athletes who play contact sports to those with no contact to just average everyday active people from all walks of life, knee injuries can happen. Sometimes they just cause soreness that goes away in a day or two and sometimes knee injuries can be absolutely …
Top athletes often make what they do look very easy, but if you have ever even competed casually in sports, then you know it is anything but easy. Sports are fun and we all love to get out and compete and enjoy some activity, but unfortunately, all too often sports come with injuries. It’s not …
As an athlete one of the most important benefits that you get from consulting with a physical therapist is training advice. While your coach may be the best person to ask when it comes to training specific to your sport, it is your physical therapist you should ask when it comes to training specific to …
Did you know that there are shoulder exercises that you can do that will actually help you with the pain that you experience in your elbow, sometimes referred to as tennis elbow? A knowledgeable and effective physical therapist will be able to help you learn the proper way to do exercises that can help strengthen …
Millions of people suffer with low back pain every day. You don’t have to just live with the pain though. There are wonderful exercises that your physical therapist can teach you in order to help you grow stronger and no longer feel that kind of pain. To perform the exercise correctly begin by lying chest …
As we age many people start to experience bodily aches and pains. Often these start with injuries, and many times conditions such as arthritis can develop. These kinds of conditions and sustained injuries can lead to a lack of movement and can eventually leave a senior home bound. This is not good for a seniors …
Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis), causes stiffness and pain in the shoulder. It may start slowly, and then worsen over time. The issue will usually resolve over a period of a year or two. You are at a much higher risk of developing frozen shoulder when your arm or shoulder is immobilized, often due to an …
