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Arthrocentesis TMJ

How can physical therapists help if you decide to have arthrocentesis for a TMJ dysfunction?

October 13th, 2021

Did you know that your jaw is the most used joint in your whole body? It is, and it’s called the temporomandibular joint, or TMJ. This joint connects your jaw to your skull — with the help of several ligaments, muscles and an articular disc. What could go wrong, right? The short answer, a lot. 

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Physical Therapy for Ankle Pain in Prairie Village, KS

Three steps involved in an initial physical therapy session for ankle pain in Prairie Village, KS

October 12th, 2021

There it is — that old, familiar twinge in your ankle. Often, it is a pain that you have learned to live with over the course of many years. Other times, the ankle pain is utterly debilitating, causing you to miss out on daily activities.  Are you wondering if you have to just live with

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Whiplash Neck Injury

What neck injuries can occur as a result of whiplash?

September 20th, 2021

Whiplash is a condition that affects the neck, which can occur when the head is jerked suddenly back and forth. When this happens, the violent motion can lead to the soft tissue in the neck being torn. There are a few different common causes of whiplash. The most ubiquitous cause of whiplash is car accidents.

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