Injuries, chronic conditions, stress and overuse can often leave your muscles and joints aching. While many people reach for over-the-counter pain medication for relief, medication can only relieve pain temporarily. If you are seeking long-term relief from pain, have you considered giving physical therapy a try? Physical therapists are specialists who are trained to diagnose
Why physical therapists use manual therapy to help get you running again after an ACL injury
September 6th, 2021Your anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is an important structure of connective tissue in your knee joint. It helps stabilize the knee, but can be torn from rigorous athletic activities. This is why ACL injuries are common among athletes. Ignoring a torn ACL can lead to worsening the injury. Seeking help from a physical therapist can
The important roles of hands-on treatment in physical therapy
November 11th, 2020Joint mobilization. Soft tissue mobilization. Muscle energy techniques. Strain-counterstrain. People who have visited a physical therapist may have heard of these forms of hands-on therapy. This category of physical therapy is also called manual therapy, and its techniques are connected by the fact that physical therapists use their hands to perform them. Manual therapy is
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