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...
Joint replacement surgery is an intimidating thought to many people. However, with medical advances and new surgical techniques, joint replacement surgery is more common, efficient and effective than ever before. If you or a loved one is suffering from pain and loss...
As we age, many of us begin to experience back pain. Studies show that 80% of all Americans will experience back pain at least once in their lives. There are numerous causes of back pain – and many effective treatment options. Common causes of back pain Strains –...
If your ankle is in pain, you’re not alone. Ankle injuries are the most common sports- related injury – and ankle injuries are also very common in non-sports-related accidents. Rolling, twisting, tripping or falling can all cause ankle sprains – and even fractures....
Have you had a sensation in your knee like it’s giving out or buckling? Or maybe you’ve heard a popping sound – and your knee has started to cause pain and swell. If so, it could mean that you’ve torn your anterior cruciate ligament – commonly known as the ACL. Many...
Most people think that the painful condition known as Tennis Elbow is caused by racket sports, but it can actually affect anyone over time - just like arthritis or any joint disorder due to strain, injury or overuse. If you suffer from the symptoms of Tennis Elbow...
Does shoulder pain interfere with your daily life and the things you want and need to do? Do you ever have severe shoulder pain followed by short periods of relief? Do you experience pain after extensive use of your shoulder – or loss of motion and joint stiffness...
Our very own Monica Soper, PT, DPT from our Plano Therapy Center will be running in the Boston Marathon April 17th. Monica attended the University of Kansas and Rockhurst University obtaining her degree in Exercise Science, prior to graduating with honors as a Doctor...
Plano and Allen Physical Therapy has partnered with Wise Health System in association with Monticello Diagnostic Imaging. This partnership enables Plano Orthopedic to provide our patients access to other healthcare services, and best of all, will not affect patients’...