Millions of people around the world suffer from painful or debilitating orthopedic conditions, which are conditions that affect the bones, muscles, and joints. Orthopedic physical therapy is a specialized form of physical therapy that can help to improve the patient’s movement and function. Let’s talk about some facts surrounding orthopedic physical therapy that you should
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Things You Should Know Before Starting Hand Therapy Services
If you have hand pain or any kind of disability in your hand and/or wrist, you may be considering hand therapy. This is a specialized kind of therapy that is an effective, non-surgical, non medicinal treatment for issues affecting the hand and arm. Hand therapy involves the use of various modalities to promote healing and
Read MoreHow Physical Therapy Can Prevent Sports Injuries
Whether you’re a professional or amateur athlete, sports activities – especially contact sports like football and ice hockey, or high-impact running sports like soccer and basketball – can easily cause injuries. In the event of a sports injury, you might have to undergo physical therapy (PT) in order to recover as quickly as possible. Physical
Read MoreWhy Is Pediatric Physical Therapy Important?
Physical therapy is an important part of the healing process after being injured or having surgery. However, most people don’t know that there is physical therapy specifically designed for children. Pediatric physical therapy can help improve a child’s physical abilities and motor skills, as well as their overall quality of life. Physical therapy can also help children recover
Read MoreHow to Choose the Right Physical Therapy Clinic
If you have sustained a painful physical injury, have a nagging backache, or are scheduled to have surgery, then you are probably looking for the best physical therapy clinic available to help you with your recuperation. Keep in mind that you do not want to simply choose the most conveniently located physical therapy (PT) clinic,
Read MoreA Physical Therapist’s Advice on Joint Pain
It’s practically inevitable: As we age, so do our joints, often causing aches and pains we haven’t experienced before. Or, if you are relatively young and physically active, you might sustain a joint injury that makes movement painful. In either case, you can take pain-relieving medication and/or limit your activity, but these treatments may not
Read MoreThe Benefits Of Hands-on Physical Therapy
When it comes to easing chronic joint pain, reducing muscle tension, and increasing your range of motion, there are distinct advantages to putting yourself in the hands of a physical therapist. As its name implies, hands-on treatment, also referred to as manual therapy, is a form of rehabilitative care that involves a trained physical therapist physically
Read MorePhysical Therapy 101: Everything You Need to Know About Your First Visit
When you decide it’s time to try physical therapy, or your medical professional refers you to a physical therapist, the goal is to provide you with care aimed at easing pain and helping you function, move, and live a better quality life. If you’ve never been to physical therapy (PT) before, you might be a bit intimidated
Read MoreTraining for a race? We’ve got you covered!
As running experts, our therapist shared their best tips and advice on how to properly train for an upcoming run. Check out all of our videos in one place on the Gate River Run website!
Read MoreLearn about H2 Health!
We are proud to sit down and talk with OrthoNet News about H2 Health. As leaders in outpatient physical therapy, we are here to help those recovering from orthopedic surgery, kiddos with developmental delays, seniors with a risk of falling, vertigo and everything in between!
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