Physical Therapy

Many back problems can be prevented by using correct posture, lifting objects properly and avoiding movements that jolt or strain your back. In fact, many work-related injuries are caused by heavy lifting, repetitive motion and awkward posture, according to the National Institutes of Health. Fortunately, the risk for developing back pain can be reduced by […]READ MORE

If you feel knee pain while going up and down the stairs, you may be experiencing the first symptoms of osteoarthritis. New research, published in the medical journal Arthritis Care & Research, found that climbing stairs appears to be the first weight-bearing activity that causes osteoarthritis pain. Researches say it’s important to detect the condition early because […]READ MORE

Exercise may help people with Parkinson’s disease improve their balance, mobility and quality of life but it should be started early on after diagnosis. About 60 percent of patients who have Parkinson’s suffer a fall every year. Two-thirds of them fall repeatedly. “The resulting injuries, pain, limitations of activity and fear of falling again can really affect […]READ MORE

Can you balance on one leg? New research suggests it may reflect a person’s brain health and their risk for having a stroke. Struggling to balance on one leg for 20 seconds or longer was linked to an increased risk for small blood pressure damage in the brain and reduced cognitive function in otherwise healthy […]READ MORE

Chronic, low-back pain – a common problem that’s often difficult to treat – may be eased with the practice of yoga, according to two studies. But before anyone rolls out their yoga mat for the first time, they should understand that yoga does not replace conventional medical care. It should also not be used to […]READ MORE

Physical therapy after total knee or hip replacement surgery is an important part of a patient’s recovery. But seeing a physical therapist before surgery can also help, according to a new study published in the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. Undergoing physical therapy before joint replacement surgery can diminish the need for postoperative care by […]READ MORE

Back injuries can happen to anyone – including young students who head back to school wearing a backpack that’s too heavy or big for them. Indeed, more than 28,600 people were treated in a hospital or by a doctor for injuries related to wearing a backpack in 2013, according to statistics from the Consumer Product Safety […]READ MORE

Having arthritis puts people at a higher risk for falling and fall-related injuries, according to new federal statistics. Researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that when people had arthritis, they were 1.3 times more likely to have a fall, 2.4 times more likely to have two or more falls and 2.5 […]READ MORE

Children who suffer from a concussion can experience a number of symptoms immediately after being injured. Physical symptoms – headache, dizziness and fatigue – begin immediately after the injury. But emotional symptoms may appear later on during recovery, according to a new study in the journal Pediatrics. For the study, researchers examined questionnaires from 235 […]READ MORE

Participating in aerobic physical activity can be challenging if you have a disability. Yet physical activity is something many doctors strongly recommend for adults with disabilities. Nearly half  of adults with disabilities who are able to do aerobic physical activity do not get any, according to a Vital Signs report from the Centers for Disease […]READ MORE