What to expect during pelvic floor physical therapy
Pelvic floor physical therapy addresses pelvic health issues. It helps offer relief from pain, incontinence, and postsurgical challenges.
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Emotional well-being. Fall prevention. Chair yoga has a lot to offer people of all ages
As older adults have become more active, chair yoga has grown in popularity. Sitting down to exercise, or standing while holding onto a chair to perform some poses, may not sound like a workout, but Rivman, Luria, Leister and practitioners everywhere see a world of benefits.
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Are Topical Anti-Inflammatory Creams Worth the Rub?
Chronic pain and inflammation can really take a toll on your physical and mental health. Oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen (Motrin®, Advil®) can help reduce pain and inflammation. But they also carry certain risks for cardiovascular and kidney issues, stroke, bleeding and ulcers when you take them for extended periods of time. Fortunately, there are topical anti-inflammatory creams that offer the same amount of relief with significantly reduced risks.
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Early, sustained physical therapy stems intraarticular injection in knee osteoarthritis
Promptly starting physical therapy after a diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis, and attending 13 or more sessions, decreases the likelihood of subsequent intraarticular therapies, according to data published in Arthritis & Rheumatology.
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Exercises and stretches for hip pain
Hip pain can have a range of causes, from minor injury to chronic inflammation. In many cases, gently exercising and stretching the hips can help relieve pain and restore mobility.
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Causes of Pain and Burning in the Achilles Tendon
Injury to your Achilles tendon can cause pain, burning, redness, and swelling. The Achilles tendon is a thick tendon that attaches your calf muscles to your heel bone. It is crucial for walking, running, and jumping.
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How Many Physical Therapy Sessions Does Medicare Cover?
Medicare provides coverage for all medically necessary physical therapy services. It doesn’t limit the number of sessions you can attend. To receive Medicare coverage for physical therapy, you need a referral from a healthcare professional and a certified treatment regimen.
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Lifelong physical activity may slow cognitive decline
High levels of physical activity may mitigate brain loss in adults and help maintain long-term cognitive health, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center report in a study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology.
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The 10 Hip Flexor Exercises Every Runner Should Be Doing
Despite being a core group of muscles used when running, the hip flexors—a cluster of muscles in the front part of the hip—are a part of the body many people neglect to stretch. When they get tight, the stiffness can prevent you from running your best and can contribute to lower back pain.
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Alternative to hip replacement keeps aging athletes in the game
Birmingham hip resurfacing, named after the city in the United Kingdom where it was first performed, often is preferred by young, very active patients over total hip replacements, because it has a proven track record of returning patients to highly competitive levels of athletic activity.
