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....
According to the Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention, 25 percent of Americans suffer from chronic pain. Many of those individuals struggle with their daily routines because of the discomfort. When you’re trying to combat chronic pain, you may feel as though you’re fighting...
The pelvic floor is the area that connects all the pelvic bones and supports the internal organs. It is comprised of various muscles, nerves and connective tissue. The pelvic floor functions as an integral part of a woman's mobility, balance, reproduction and digestion. In some...
Physical Therapy Offers Relief for Many Unique Conditions Our physical therapists at Advantage Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation can help you with a wide range of physical problems, including pain, chronic disease and limited mobility. Whether you are recovering from an acute injury, wanting to avoid joint...
Sports injuries take time to heal and may affect your athletic performance. Working with a physical therapy for sports injuries helps you recover, minimize pain, optimize the way that your muscles, joints and soft tissues work together and prevent future damage. Sports injuries can take you out of the...
Injuries from car accidents range from mild to severe. If you’ve experienced a car crash injury, working with a physical therapist can reduce pain, improve mobility and restore full function. Physical therapy can reduce your reliance on painkillers and lessen the risk of having chronic pain. If you have...