As with most any surgical procedure, physical therapy is an integral part of shoulder surgery rehab. In most cases, shoulder therapy is done both before (pre-hab) the surgery and after (post-rehab). Pre-hab shoulder therapy The benefits of pre-hab shoulder therapy...
As the largest joint in the body, the knee is also the most common area of pain across all age groups for a variety of reasons -- including sudden injury, overuse injury or an underlying medical condition such as arthritis. Signs and symptoms that accompany knee pain...
If you suffer from intermittent or sharp pain in your shoulders, hands, wrist, knees, foot or ankle, there’s a good chance that the cause could be arthritis. Arthritis affects over 50 million men, women, and children in the United States – and over 350 million people...
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Most people with carpal tunnel syndrome are treated without surgery. However, surgery may be necessary when: · Symptoms haven’t improved after several weeks to months of nonsurgical treatment. · Severe symptoms restrict normal daily activities. · There’s a...
Shoulder dislocation is a condition that many of us have heard of - and suffered from. Not uncommon in many sports due to a fall or collision, a dislocation occurs when the humerus bone (the upper end of the arm bone), pops out of the shoulder joint. Although...
Selecting an orthopedic specialist is an important decision that will affect your health, well-being and peace-of-mind. Most likely, your primary care doctor will recommend one. However, it’s always best to get a second or even third opinion -- especially when surgery...
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that causes pain and numbness in the hand, affecting your ability to use it. Causes of carpal tunnel may include: · Repetitive hand use. Repeating the same hand and wrist motions over a prolonged period of time may aggravate...
If you or a loved one are having total hip joint replacement surgery, there’s good news! With advances in rehabilitation technology and techniques, the chances for a successful long term recovery are excellent. Of course, the recovery time for a total hip...
When pain strikes your hands or wrists, it can be debilitating for simple everyday functions including writing, gripping, using a computer or phone, opening jars or other items, and so much more. Some of the most common hand and wrist conditions affecting mobility...