Physical Therapy

The 5 Best Knee Braces for Wrestling: A Helpful Guide From a PT

The 5 Best Knee Braces for Wrestling A Helpful Guide From a PT

While shoulder injuries are the most prevalent injuries in wrestling, knee injuries aren’t far behind. It’s not just sudden and acute injuries either, but something that often just happens over time and through frequent abuse. Wrestlers are constantly applying immense strain and pressure on their knees when they aren’t slamming them down on the mat, […]

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Total Hip Replacements and Sciatica: A Helpful Guide

Sciatica After a Total Hip Replacement

A total hip replacement is a surgical procedure in which the diseased cartilage and bone are removed from the affected joint, then replaced with artificial materials. It’s usually done to relieve arthritis pain or, in some instances, after a severe trauma with fracture or dislocation. Each year there are over 200,000 Total hip replacements and

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7 Amazing Morning Stretches to do Daily for Back Stiffness

7 Amazing Morning Stretches To Do Daily For Back Stiffness

Back pain is a common issue that many people suffer from. It’s the most common musculoskeletal reason for visiting the doctor’s office. One of the worst complaints about back pain is the stiffness that can persist in the morning. Even when the primary pain has disappeared, the stiffness in the morning can last long after.

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Is a Total Hip replacement Painful? A Helpful Guide

Guide to Hip Replacement Pain

A total hip replacement is one of the most common surgeries in the United States. Millions of people undergo this procedure every year, often with little or no pain afterward.  However, pain after total hip replacement surgery can be a concern for some patients. Just how painful is a hip replacement? Should you be worried

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Clamshell Exercise: An Excellent Strengthening Exercise for Hip and Knee Pain

Clamshell Exercise An Excellent Strengthening Exercise For Hip And Knee Pain

The Clamshell is an excellent exercise for hip and knee pain. It is one of the most commonly prescribed exercises in physical therapy and is popular in workouts. The clamshell not only works the muscles in your hips but also helps stabilize the entire leg, including the knee and ankle. There are many different variations

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