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exercises to improve gait and balance

Two exercises that can improve your balance and gait

The way you move your legs, or gait, is vital to many of your normal daily activities. Having the ability to balance yourself while you move is also critical. Mastering...

stiff neck from sleeping

Why do I always have a stiff neck from sleeping?

It hardly ever fails. You wake up in the morning, and your neck is stiff and painful. Usually, the symptoms fade during the day — but you know that they’ll...

stiff knee after sitting

Four potential causes of a stiff knee after sitting

Unless you’re sitting in an odd position that puts stress on the area, a stiff knee after sitting should not be a normal occurrence. If you find yourself encountering this...

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Three big reasons why it’s important to have physical therapy after hip replacement surgery

According to a CDC study, hip replacement surgery is an increasingly common procedure, with the rate almost doubling from 2000 to 2010 alone and not showing any signs of slowing...

how to get rid of a kink in your neck

Four tips that can help you get rid of a kink in your neck

We’ve all had to deal with a kink in the neck at one time or another. In many cases it’s because you slept in an awkward position or had poor...

virtual physical therapy benefits

Virtual physical therapy at Rehab Access — four important benefits

The possibilities of virtual physical therapy have been an exciting topic in the physical therapy field for some time now. And now, the coronavirus outbreak and resulting COVID-19 pandemic have...

headaches from neck pain

What to do when dealing with frequent headaches from neck pain

Headaches related to neck pain, also known as cervicogenic headaches, affect millions of people each year. Although not as common as other types of headaches such as migraines and tension...

three types of rotator cuff rehab exercises

Three types of rotator cuff rehab exercises

Since we rely on our elbows to do so much, elbow injuries are very common. In particular, injuries very often occur in the rotator cuff, which is a collection of...

shortening recovery time for sprained ankle

Shortening your recovery time for a sprained ankle — help for patients in Gretna, LA

Whether you twisted it while jogging or rolled it on the basketball court, a sprained ankle can take you out of action quickly — and keep you there. Often, people...