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Over my years as a physical therapist, I have intermittently worked with patents with a history of cancer or currently undergoing treatment. I will never forget my 1st experience treating a young man with cancer (he was still in high school) and I was in my last...
The 1st question to be answered is do you really have a pinched nerve?? Often people believe they have a pinched nerve just because they have neck pain. Maybe because they have pain somewhere in an arm in addition to the neck. Possibly some doctor threw this term...
For many orthopedic conditions the debate is often surgery or therapy? The answer will almost always hinge upon who is asked and answering the question. For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), the long held standard has been surgery. But is this really the best solution for...
There has been a lot of media attention toward prescription pain medication lately. The focus has been on the unnecessary over-zealous prescription of opioids. The problem is not only the addiction they can cause, but also related deaths. There were nearly 30,000...
The Achilles tendon is the connection between the gastrocnemius (calf) muscle and calcaneus or heel bone. Its function is to plantarflexion the foot. OR in basic terms, push off while walking or rise up onto the toes. The Achilles is extremely strong with an ability...
Any time someone undergoes surgery whether arthroscopic, minimally invasive, or otherwise, proper post-surgery rehab is a must. Many think, I can just walk it off or I can do it myself. How wrong those individuals are. Worst, some of this message is passed down from a...
Spinal stenosis is a condition where the opening for the spinal cord or nerves begins to narrow. This is a slow progressive condition, which generally happens in older individuals. There is no timetable for how slowly or rapidly it may progress. Also, there are...
Don’t let the title fool you…This message is really geared for those younger than 65. Because disability does not just turn a switch and appear at age 65. What you do in the 5, 10, 15 years prior makes a significant difference. What kind of disability am I...
Physical Therapy by nature involves physical movements of the patient and/or therapist. This “physical” approach should include some form of HANDS-ON CARE. This hands-on care may have a broad definition, but includes things like muscle or joint stretching,...
Tell me- – How many of you are satisfied with the current state of health insurance? HIGH deductibles and/or co-pay and co-insurance… Leaves many thinking about how to avoid the medical system altogether (to avoid paying). There is not a good solution to...