Benefits of treating sports injuries with physical therapy
Having trouble walking on your ankle. Difficulty bending your knee. Trouble lifting your arm. These are all ways that various sports injuries can affect your ability to move. Many people who enjoy participating in sports for recreation and fitness, but doing so does come with the risk of a sports injury. Athletes take precautions to […]
What arthritis pain sufferers need to know
Having knee pain when walking the dog. Feeling a twinge of pain in your hip when you bend over to load the dishwasher. These are just a few of the ways that arthritis can impact your daily life. It’s also very likely to affect you. In fact, it’s reported that about 63 million people will […]
The benefits geriatric rehab can offer you
High blood pressure. Arthritis. Osteoporosis. Balance issues. These are just a few of the difficulties that people can develop as they get older. After all, it’s natural for the body to wear out as it ages. However, all this wear and tear means that seniors tend to use medical care a lot more than other […]
Two benefits lymphedema physical therapy can offer
Having trouble bending your arms or fingers due to excessive swelling? Experiencing difficulty putting socks and shoes on your swollen feet? If you answered yes to either question, you might be experiencing a condition called lymphedema. This condition is far more common than you might think. Studies show that secondary lymphedema affects 1 in every […]
Five simple ways to stay more active
Work is too busy. I’m too tired. The family activity schedule is so crazy. Most people can find plenty of excuses to avoid working out. Studies show that approximately 79% of Americans don’t get enough exercise to maintain good health. However, you don’t necessarily have to go to the gym or go for a run […]
Three physical therapy methods that are effective for arthritis pain
Chances are, using physical therapy to treat arthritis isn’t a new suggestion for you. Physical therapy has been a respected treatment option for decades and is known for helping joint pain and stiffness. You may have resisted because the idea of putting yourself through painful exercises is not an appealing one. Yet, physical therapists make […]
Why do I have pelvic pain when sitting down and what can I do about it?
The pelvic region contains many muscles, bones, joints and soft tissue that all work in coordination to support the organs in your lower abdomen and to power movements in your waist and legs. Pain in this region when sitting down can keep you from getting proper rest or enjoying your favorite activities, like recreational sports […]
Is it arthritis if my knee hurts when straight but not when bent?
Often, when people suffer from knee pain, they experience pain as a sensation when bending the knee. However, some conditions cause the knee to hurt more when it’s straight rather than when bent. If you suffer from knee pain when it’s straight but not when bent, you may be wondering about the cause and how […]
When should I seek treatment if the top of my shoulder hurts?
A little shoulder pain usually isn’t something to be worried about. You could have a sore shoulder after working hard in your yard or from reaching just a bit too high in your cabinet. A sore shoulder usually goes away after a little rest and home treatment. However, if you have pain at the top […]
Three conditions that cause a stiff knee after sitting
It’s rare that anyone thinks about how much the knees are involved in common tasks like sitting and standing. However, stiffness and pain in your knee could make sitting for a while harder to do. Knee pain is one of the most common types of pain; studies estimate that 25% of adults experience frequent episodes […]
Want to know how to get rid of a kink in your neck? Here are two stretches that can help
Poor neck posture while sleeping. Straining a neck muscle. Bending your neck to look down at a cellphone or laptop. These are just some of the issues that commonly lead to painful areas of the neck called trigger points. However, most people refer to trigger points as knots or kinks. Neck pain is not uncommon; […]
Five benefits of virtual physical therapy at Peak Performance
The continuing spread of coronavirus and the COVID-19 pandemic has pushed telemedicine and virtual physical therapy from exciting new trends in physical therapy to a key part of delivering care. This unprecedented situation has not changed the fact that people who require physical therapy need to stay the course in order to achieve their treatment […]