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3 steps a physical therapist can take to ease foot and ankle pain

The foot and ankle are complex structures that hold a lot of responsibility for bearing weight and moving the body. This means that any injury or condition that affects these...

3 things that people with a stiff neck from sleeping tend to have in common

Are you waking up in the morning with a stiff, aching neck? You may have simply slept on it the wrong way, or you may be feeling the effects of...

Why do I have shoulder pain from sleeping on my side?

Many people find that they wake up tired, sore and uncomfortable after a night of sleeping on their side. Even if you have slept on your side all your life,...

6 physical therapy methods that can help ease knee osteoarthritis symptoms

Knee osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It is caused by the breakdown of cartilage, which cushions and protects the ends of bones in your knee joint. Cartilage...

How can physical therapists help with slip, trip and fall prevention?

Physical therapists play an important role in helping with slip, trip and fall prevention. One of those roles is identifying mobility issues. Mobility issues are those that affect gait, balance...

What can it mean if I’m feeling knee tightness but no pain?

You have been busy lifting and moving things — and your knees are paying for it. You really overdid it because you feel some knee tightness but no pain. Are...

Want to know how to get rid of a kink in the neck? Physical therapy can help

Do you have a neck kink that is uncomfortable or even painful to live with? If so, then you’re probably wondering how to get rid of it. The first step...

What can physical therapists do for the neck pain at the base of your skull?

If you experience neck pain at the base of your skull, you shouldn’t ignore your pain. Sometimes this kind of pain can be worsened over time by ignoring it. The...

How can you benefit from doing physical therapy after carpal tunnel surgery?

After having surgery to remedy carpal tunnel syndrome, your body will begin healing. During this important time, you may experience pain, swelling and inflammation. This can make life difficult; it...