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Three ways a physical therapist can help when your first rib is out of place

It’s likely that one of the few rib injuries that you’ve heard of is a broken rib. However, there are plenty of other rib-related issues that can negatively affect your...

inner foot arch pain

Four reasons athletes develop cramps on top of their foot

There are many issues that athletes may face, including sprains, strains and other musculoskeletal injuries. However, one of the most common issues is an involuntary contraction or spasming of a...

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Four reasons physical therapists want you to learn how to treat sciatica

You bend over to check the mailbox, and ouch! There it is again. That shooting pain that runs from your lower back down the back of your leg. People who...

pain behind knee when walking

Three causes of pain behind the knee when walking

Our ability to walk is a minor miracle that requires many parts of our bodies to work closely together. One of these parts is our knee joints. However, many people...

shoulder and upper arm pain

Three exercises for treating shoulder and upper arm pain

The shoulder and upper arm muscles help people perform many normal daily activities. For instance, your biceps help lift your arm to sip your coffee, and your triceps help lower...

partial rotator cuff tear

What to do about a partial rotator cuff tear

Pain in your shoulders can occur for a variety of reasons. There are several bones, joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments in each shoulder joint that are vulnerable to a wide...

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Four ways to make life easier when you have stiff finger joints

One of the ways that arthritis in your hands makes life more challenging is by causing stiff finger joints. It’s difficult to use your hands for normal daily activities when...

sleeping position for back pain

Improving your sleeping position for back pain

Sleeping and back pain do not go hand in hand. Back pain can cause you to have trouble falling asleep, but it can also make it harder to stay asleep....

physical therapy after rotator cuff surgery

What happens if you don’t have physical therapy after rotator cuff surgery?

A short answer to this question is nothing good. There are, of course, risks associated with any surgery. It’s also not uncommon for people to have post-surgical complications. Rotator cuff...