Suffering a sprain may leave you feeling helpless, forcing you to slow down when all you want to do is to keep going. As any healthcare provider can attest, ligament repair takes time, and rushing your recovery may cause further harm. The team at Advance Physical...
Every year, almost one in three individuals experience a neck problem. Women and older adults have an increased risk of back and neck health issues, as do people with whiplash injuries arising from car accidents. One of the leading causes of these ailments is sitting for...
Fibromyalgia is a complex syndrome, requiring treatment of many different symptoms that cause pain and fatigue. Physical therapy for fibromyalgia can help you target your painful symptoms and reduce them through increased physical fitness and wellness. Why Go To a Physical Therapist Although there is no cure...
Knee pain can be a debilitating problem, preventing you from comfortably carrying our everyday activities such as walking, exercising, or working. Common causes of knee pain include osteoarthritis, tendinitis, and bursitis. You may also experience knee pain with overuse or if you have sprained knee...
Soft tissue injuries are injuries to body tissues due to strenuous movement, typically from sports and other high-energy activities. Soft tissue injuries affect mostly the bone, cartilage, ligaments, muscles, nerves, and tendons throughout the body. The classification of soft tissue injuries depends on which tissue is...
Unfortunately, sprained ankles are a common issue. You can prevent a sprain from occurring by keeping your ankles flexible and strong. The right shoes, strengthening exercises and stretching can help prevent sprains. In addition, you should avoid running on uneven surfaces. If you have a...
If you’re like most of us and have a nine to five desk job during the week and like to play on the weekend by participating in a sport or going for a run, then you are likely at a higher risk of developing a...
Although you might imagine that you’d see a primary care physician, emergency room doctor, or pulmonologist if you had COVID-19, other healthcare professionals should make up your team. Physical therapists can help you regain lung function and restore your health. They’re essential for the recovery...
Physical therapy can offer relief from a variety of ailments, from sports injuries to headaches. But you don’t have to have an injury or illness to benefit from physical therapy. In many cases, physical therapy can help you avoid developing a problematic medical condition. Because physical...
Tennis elbow occurs when the muscles and tendons that attach the forearm to the elbow become inflamed. The condition is usually caused by repetitive motion and overuse. This type of tendinitis doesn’t just occur in tennis players. It can plague painters, plumbers and weight lifters....