Many of us might only seek out physical therapists if we are recovering from accidental injuries or surgery. However, medical experts say these specialists can also help prevent many health problems if they are seen on a regular basis.
With spring on its way, you may be pulling out your golf clubs or tennis racket. If you try to mimic the perfect swing of golf pros or tennis champs without taking into account the limitations of your own body, you may be setting yourself up for injury. It's important to be aware of two inflammatory conditions: tennis elbow and golf elbow. Despite their names, these conditions can be diagnosed in anyone who engages in constant arm movements. They develop slowly over time from overuse.
Results showed self-detection of foot strike pattern may decrease the risk of running-related injuries in endurance runners. However varying characteristics in footwear may impact athletes’ ability to accurately detect foot strike patterns.
Everyday physical activity, like going for a short walk or playing with the kids, may provide short-term benefits for cognitive health, equivalent to reversing four years of cognitive aging. That was a key finding for my colleagues and me in our new study, which was published in the journal Annals of Behavioral Medicine.
Everyday physical activity, like going for a short walk or playing with the kids, may provide short-term benefits for cognitive health, equivalent to reversing four years of cognitive aging. That was a key finding for my colleagues and me in our new study, which was published in the journal Annals of Behavioral Medicine.
If you think physical therapy is only about rehabilitation after surgery or recovering from an accident, think again. For the vast majority, seeing a physical therapist should be about prevention, routine assessment and staying well.
The techniques used in water therapy exercises for back pain include spa therapy, standing or floating pool exercises, swimming, and conditioning using specialized equipment, such as surgical tubing, flotation devices, and resistive devices for the hands or feet.
A study has found that integrating lifestyle support into chronic back pain treatment helps reduce disability and improves quality of life.
Primary care physicians say they have a very positive overall view of physical therapy and a high level of trust for the care PTs provide.
Children have always physically exerted themselves in ways that wouldn't raise an eyebrow. Is it more dangerous to lift a 10kg barbell, or to piggyback a friend who weighs 40kg or more? The former sets off alarm bells, while the latter is seen as normal, despite the fact that it involves little by way of control or technique over a much heavier load.
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Patients seeking sports medicine and orthopedic care can be seen in person Monday – Friday from 7am – 5pm. Please call (303)315-9900 to schedule an appointment. Tele-Health Visits are still available if preferred.
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