By Kelly Wright – Fraser The benefits of aquatic therapy such as the effects of buoyancy to decrease weight bearing a joint impact, hydrostatic pressure to decrease swelling and improve circulation, and the relaxation benefits and tissue extensibility resulting from the typically warm water in aquatic therapy pools are most often associated for patients with […]
Muscle cramps are painful, involuntary contractions of a muscle. They occur commonly in a variety of different people. They are generally harmless and subside quickly. However, many people want to avoid them due to the pain and discomfort they impose on day to day life. Here are a few things that may predispose you to […]
There are many benefits to regular stretching such as it can help increase your flexibility, range of motion, circulation, posture, and enhance performance in physical activities as well as decreasing pain, stiffness and even stress. In order to see results, stretching has to happen on a regular basis. I always like to give the example […]
Backpacks are a popular item to use to carry items to and from work, school, and for daily or recreational use. But it is often overlooked the adverse effect backpacks can have on the health of our back and neck. If worn or packed incorrectly over time, they can cause pain and injury to your […]
About 80 percent of adults experience low back pain at some point in their life. It is the most common cause of job-related disability and a leading contributor to missed days at work. Most low back pain is acute, or short term, and lasts a few days to a few weeks. It tends to resolve […]
During your physical therapy care, your therapist will design a home exercise program tailored to your needs, pain complaints, muscle weaknesses, and areas of inflexibility. Your therapist will provide you with advice on proper form with each exercise, how to progress each exercise at home, and a schedule for performing each exercise. A print out […]
As an orthopedic physical therapist, I use foam rollers during the treatment of many of my patients. They do often complain that the foam rolling hurts at the time of the treatment, but they also say they feel better after using the foam roller. This makes it possible to convince my patients that they should […]
The hallmark sign of plantar fasciitis typically is sharp, severe pain in the foot immediately upon getting out of bed in the morning. Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common sources of foot pain, and more specifically heel pain in the U.S. This band of connective tissue serves as a major defense component in […]
