Getting You Back to Better
Why do we need to sleep? Apart from the obvious fact that a good night’s sleep keeps us from being tired and groggy throughout the day. Sleep is also crucial for the healing and recovery process. It is how our body recharges and repairs itself. So do your best to get some rest. You may …
Total Knee Replacement – How to Sleep After Surgery Read More »
Woohoo! You finally had your total knee replacement! What a relief; or at least it should be. Many times people think that they will have their surgery and just bounce right back like nothing ever happened. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. With any surgery, there will be a certain degree of pain and …
Must Have Items For Pain Control after a Total Knee Replacement Read More »
We all know the benefits of exercising; increased blood flow, muscle strength, and overall better physical and mental health. Exercising before your total knee replacement is especially important for a quick and successful recovery. It has been proven that exercising prior to having a total knee replacement speeds up the recovery time significantly by strengthening …
The Best Pre-Surgical Exercises for a Total Knee Replacements Read More »
If you’ve ever experienced hip pain or other musculoskeletal problems, then you know just how detrimental it can be to your daily routine. Hip pain can be caused by various injuries or conditions. The most common cause of chronic hip pain can be attributed to Arthritis. Osteoarthritis, which is the most common form of arthritis, …
The 8 Best Gifts for Anyone With Hip Pain to Speed Up Recovery Read More »
Being in pain can be incredibly debilitating, let alone frustrating. It makes sense to want to get rid of it as fast as possible so your life can return to normal. Many people assume that the quickest way to do this is to get an MRI right away. But as it turns out, that actually …
Why You Should Try Physical Therapy BEFORE Getting an MRI Read More »
You were just told that you need to have a total knee replacement. A plethora of emotions are running through your head. You may be wondering if your insurance will cover the necessary treatments or if you can afford to take the time off of work. If you have a family to take care of …
How to Properly Prepare for a Total Knee Replacement Read More »
Do you long for the days when you woke up bright-eyed and ready for whatever the world threw in your direction? Do your knees creak and pop like the floorboards of an old haunted house when you stand up or walk across the room? If you answered yes, you are not alone with this feeling. …
When is the Right Time For A Total Knee replacement Read More »
There are many modalities used by physical therapists to help patients. Most commonly, a plan of care consists of a variety of techniques, activities, and treatments. One such application is the use of trigger point dry needling. What is Dry Needling? Trigger point dry needling is a common and quickly growing treatment that physical therapists …
What is Dry Needling and Why You Should Try It for Pain Relief Read More »
There are many modalities used in physical therapy clinics to aid in a patient’s treatment. One such procedure is therapeutic ultrasound, which is a common treatment you’ll find in many medical centers. You might be curious as to what ultrasound is and what it’s supposed to do. What is Therapeutic Ultrasound? An ultrasound (US) machine …
What is Therapeutic Ultrasound and Does it Work? Read More »
Physical therapy is a rewarding career in the medical industry. If you’re wondering if it’s the right path for you, consider this: Physical Therapy is consistently ranked as one of the best jobs. It recently ranked as #15 overall by US news. It has a consistently high job satisfaction Low stress for the medical field …