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hpt@dmin July 29, 2022

Shoulder Impingement Test: Physical Exams That Help Diagnose Injury

Physical therapists test the severity of a shoulder impingement Shoulder impingement is a painful condition. It happens when the tendons and soft tissues around your shoulder joint become trapped...

hpt@dmin July 20, 2022

How PT can help painful muscle spasms in the shoulder

A muscle spasm is a sudden tightening of your muscles that you cannot control. There are a number of reasons you may be experiencing painful muscle spasms in your shoulder....

hpt@dmin July 14, 2022

The benefit of an annual physical therapy exam can help your bones and joints!

It’s time to make your annual physical therapy exam appointment. Yearly appointments are a key component to helping you maintain or improve your overall health — especially regarding...

hpt@dmin July 11, 2022

Simple elbow Range-of-Motion exercises you can try to stay fit and active

Exercises to improve range of motion in your elbow are important for overall health, but also for preventing problems such as tennis elbow or golfer’s elbow. These exercises can...

hpt@dmin July 4, 2022

Knee bone bruise physical therapy

A knee contusion — also called a bone bruise on your knee — can be severely painful and may even make walking difficult for several weeks. Physical therapy...

hpt@dmin June 28, 2022

do you know physical therapy can help your arthritis!

Physical therapists can help many people decrease their pain, improve their mobility and reduce the stiffness they feel in their joints. Physical Therapists can also teach you exercises...

hpt@dmin May 31, 2022

Why Older People Fall & How to Reduce Fall Risk in elderly people?

Falls are the top cause of accidents in people over the age of 65. Falls are also the main cause of serious injuries and accidental deaths in older...

hpt@dmin May 19, 2022

How to Treat your Knee Pain

Suffering from knee pain can be anywhere from periodic discomfort, to constant throbbing, and whether it’s due to a recent injury or a progressive condition that you’ve dealt with...

hpt@dmin May 11, 2022

How physical therapy can help you through stroke rehab

Strokes are a condition caused by a blockage in brain blood flow, and it’s estimated that they occur in about 800,000 Americans annually. Recovering from a stroke is more...

hpt@dmin April 26, 2022

How physical therapy can help in hamstring injury treatment

Hamstring injuries are common for certain people. For instance, people who play sports are at greater risk of a hamstring injury. Also, people who run a lot have...

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