Knee swelling and stiffness don’t just cause discomfort—they can limit mobility, weaken muscles, and interfere with everyday activities. While rest may help short-term symptoms, physical therapy plays a critical role in addressing the root causes of knee stiffness and...
Knee swelling or stiffness can be uncomfortable, frustrating, and sometimes concerning—especially when it appears suddenly or doesn’t go away. Whether it happens after an injury, exercise, or seemingly without reason, these symptoms are your body’s way of signaling...
Hearing or feeling your knee click, catch, or lock during everyday movement can be concerning. While these symptoms sometimes point to structural problems that need medical attention, many patients improve significantly with physical therapy, especially when treatment...
If your knee clicks, catches, or feels like it locks when you walk, bend, or stand up, you’re not alone. These symptoms are common—and while they’re sometimes harmless, they can also be early warning signs of an underlying knee problem that shouldn’t be ignored. At...
Vitamin C is an important antioxidant. It reduces inflammation and can neutralize harmful free radicals that can damage cells. It is essential for collagen formation, the major protein in tendons and ligaments, and is vital for blood vessels and skin. It helps...
Amino acids are the fundamental building blocks of proteins. They’re crucial for muscle protein synthesis, tendon formation, ligament formation and repair of these tissues. Essential amino acids (EAAs)must come from your diet. Conditionally essential amino acids...
Physical therapy is one of the most effective nonsurgical treatments for knee and shoulder arthritis. By strengthening the muscles that support your joints, improving flexibility, and reducing inflammation, PT can significantly decrease pain and help restore normal...
Arthritis is one of the most common causes of joint pain in adults, especially in the knees and shoulders. These joints carry tremendous daily load, and over time, cartilage can wear down, leading to stiffness, swelling, and decreased mobility. Whether you're...
If shoulder pain keeps you from sleeping through the night—or forces you to constantly adjust positions to get comfortable—you’re not alone. Night-time shoulder pain is one of the most common reasons patients visit the Frisco Therapy Center. Even mild shoulder...
If shoulder pain wakes you up at night, keeps you from sleeping on your side, or makes simple movements uncomfortable, you’re not alone. Night-time shoulder pain is one of the most common symptoms patients bring to Plano Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Center...