The knee is the largest joint in your body. The knee connects your femur (thighbone) to your tibia (shinbone). It also contains cartilage and ligaments. You may know these as...
The Healing Power of Physical Therapy: Liz’s Battle with Cervical Dystonia Navigating her home by clinging to walls, walking with a cane, and carrying a card pleading with strangers not...
Scars are a normal part of life during the healing process. Scar tissue is different from normal tissue. It is less elastic, which can lead to tightness, limited movement, or...
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is caused by pressure on the median nerve that runs through the hand and into the forearm....
If you’ve severely torn your Achilles tendon, your doctor may have recommended surgery to repair it. Recovery after Achilles tendon surgery can take several months as you progress from immobilization...
When you think of bone spurs, you may immediately think of heel pain. That’s because many bone spurs develop in the heel, where weight and gravity strain the joint. However,...
Finger pain and stiffness can keep you from the activities you depend on. For example, if you work in an office, finger pain may prevent you from typing comfortably on...
Do you want to make a physical therapy appointment, but you don’t have a referral from a physician? Depending on what state you live in, you can. Direct access laws...
Even in a post-COVID-19 world, people can still experience lingering COVID-19 symptoms months after their initial infection. Research shows that up to one-third of infected people experience symptoms months later....
