A surgical procedure – particularly major surgery –often has a significant impact on a patient’s strength, flexibility, and range of motion. So much so that physical rehabilitation after surgery is frequently necessary. In fact, in many cases, the only way to full recovery after surgery is by working with a physical therapist (PT). Several examples
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Home Exercises You Can Do After Hip Replacement Surgery
According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, nearly half a million Americans undergo total hip replacement each year to alleviate joint pain and restore mobility. Although common, hip replacement surgery is a major procedure that requires a lot of post-surgery commitment for a full recovery. For instance, it requires weeks of physical therapy that starts
Read MoreTips For Finding A Certified Physical Therapist That’s Right For You
After you undergo surgery or start recovery from an injury, accident, or illness, physical therapy can play a crucial role in reducing your pain and restoring your mobility. That’s why finding the right physical therapist (PT) is important – especially if you have never tried physical therapy before. Here are some tips on how to
Read MoreAre Aquatic Therapy And Hydrotherapy The Same?
Seeing as how “hydro” is the Greek word for “water” and its Latin equivalent is “aqua,” it only stands to reason that many people assume aquatic therapy and hydrotherapy are one and the same. But are they really? Both forms of rehabilitative service have water in common, and the terms “hydrotherapy” and “aquatic therapy” are
Read MoreA Guide To Physical Therapy For Herniated Disc Recovery
If you have recently experienced a herniated disc in your lower back, you know how painful and problematic the symptoms can be. You may have felt sharp, stabling muscle spasms in your back when you tried to bend over or lift something. Or you might have noticed a dull yet aching pain when sitting. A
Read MoreHow Can Hand Therapy Help Me?
Your hands are a vitally important part of your anatomy, allowing you to perform a wide variety of functions, such as touching, feeling, grasping, holding, manipulating, and more. So, when your fingers and hands are injured, stiff, or racked with pain due to problems such as arthritis, carpal tunnel, fractures, or tendon damage, they require
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