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Physical Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease
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Physical Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease

After Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative condition affecting people in the U.S. Although some experts estimate as many as one...

different types of ankle pain
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Different Types of Ankle Pain and What They Mean

Ankle pain has a wide range of causes. It can be linked to a specific trauma to the foot or leg, or be related to...

what is plantar fasciitis
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What is Plantar Fasciitis Physical Therapy?

What is Plantar Fasciitis? One in ten people experience persistent foot pain due to plantar fasciitis. Also referred to as plantar heel pain, this shooting...

pelvic health physical therapy
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Pelvic Health Physical Therapy For Pelvic Girdle Pain

Women’s health physical therapists evaluate and treat conditions impacting the joints, muscles, nerves and organs in the pelvis. While these conditions can occur in people...

Chronic Pain
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6 Healthy Lifestyle Tips for Living With Chronic Pain

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) approximately 50 million adults in the U.S. are living with chronic pain. Pain that lasts...

body pain due to cold weather
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Body Pain Due to Cold Weather: Does Temperature Affect Arthritis?

An estimated 58.5 million adults in the U.S. have some form of arthritis. If you are one of them, you may notice your joint pain...

Joint Replacement Physical Therapy
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Benefits of Joint Replacement Physical Therapy: Before And After Surgery

If you experience significant joint pain and problems with mobility, and medical treatments aren’t working, you may be a candidate for joint replacement. With physical...

Activities to Avoid With Spinal Stenosis
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What Exercises to Avoid With Spinal Stenosis?

Spinal stenosis due to age or injury is one of the most common causes of chronic pain, especially in older adults. By the age of...

dry needling vs acupuncture
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Dry Needling vs. Acupuncture

To many people, dry needling and acupuncture look similar, but the techniques are different. While both treatments involve the insertion of thin needles into the...

Balance Exercises for Seniors
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8 Balance Exercises for Seniors

The older population in the U.S. has steadily increased over the past century, and that shift has become even more accelerated in recent years. In...

chronic pain physical therapy
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How to Manage Chronic Pain With Physical Therapy

One in five U.S. adults have chronic pain. This equates to more than 51 million people living with pain that affects their daily activities and...

What Are the Final Stages of Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis

What Are the Final Stages of Spinal Stenosis?

As we age, it is common to experience changes in the spine due to wear and tear. Damage can also occur due to injuries, systemic...