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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Knee injuries are common and often occur due to knee overuse, sudden change in direction, and improper training. A knee injury can hinder your mobility and impair your day-to-day activities. If you have sustained a knee injury and are experiencing pain, inflammation, limited mobility, and reduced range of motion, there’s a great chance that you will
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Chronic and severe knee pain is a leading cause of musculoskeletal disability in the United States, and this is usually attributed to osteoarthritis. This is the most common type of arthritis – it is also called wear-and-tear arthritis or bone-on-bone arthritis – and it is due to the wearing down of the protective and cushiony
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We love working with the Jacksonville Icemen hockey team to ensure they are ready and healthy to play in the 2021-2022 season. It is important for athletes competing at any level to get a baseline physical before the start of their season. This physical exam identifies athletes that may be at risk for injury and
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Sciatica, or sciatic nerve pain, is a debilitating condition resulting from an injury or irritation to the sciatic nerve – a nerve originating in the buttocks. Sciatica is a common and uncomfortable condition affecting 10% to 40% of the general population. The sciatic nerve pain starts in your lower back and radiates through your buttock
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If you have back pain that is caused by a herniated disc, you will likely not need to have surgery – especially if it is caught and treated early. Most people who have this issue recover fully simply with physical therapy. Let’s talk about some key points surrounding a herniated disc, how physical therapy can
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