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Physical Therapy for Sciatica Pain

Three physical therapy techniques for sciatica pain

October 4th, 2019

Sciatica can be caused by a number of underlying conditions — all of which can be helped by pursuing a course of physical therapy. The term “sciatica” actually refers to a group of symptoms caused by compression or irritation of the long and wide sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back all the way

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Physical Therapy for Meniscus Tear

Physical therapy for a meniscus tear — can it help?

October 3rd, 2019

Whether you’re an athlete, a person with a physical job or count yourself among the very active, a meniscus tear can be a devastating injury. The menisci are pieces of tough rubbery cartilage that help to absorb shock in the knee joint. Because so many activities, including sports and physical labor, place such a large

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Physical Therapy After Hip Replacement Surgery

The importance of physical therapy after hip replacement surgery

October 2nd, 2019

It’s hard to overstate just how essential physical therapy and rehabilitation is to the recovery process for hip replacement surgery. As important as the procedure itself is, the body now needs to learn how to move properly with a new hip joint, in addition to healing from an invasive surgery. This is on top of

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