Your elbows are able to function thanks to the tendons that connect the muscles to the joints that allow it to bend and straighten out. An injury or condition affecting...
When an injury or condition is affecting your hips, you can expect to feel pain when using your hips. However, you might be surprised to feel pain in your hips...
If you’re dealing with lymphedema, you know about the devastating impact this condition can have on your quality of life. Whether it’s related to surgery, congenital defect or trauma, the...
Physical therapists work with patients in a wide variety of ways to help relieve pain and restore functioning. Injury, illness and surgical rehabilitation are just a few examples of issues...
Manual therapy is a term for a number of hands-on techniques that a physical therapist uses to help patients recover from injuries, chronic pain and post-surgical rehabilitation. The objective is...
By taking advantage of the natural resistance and buoyancy of water, aquatic therapy can be a very effective form of treatment for a number of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. The...
There are more than one hundred muscles, tendons and ligaments in the human ankle. These along with the dozens of bones and joints make the ankle one of the most...
Occupational therapy uses evidence-based practices to help people of all ages dealing with injury or disability practice meaningful activities associated with daily life. Occupational therapy is based on the discipline...
As we grow older, our bodies often face new challenges. For this reason, understanding how physical therapists can help with geriatric rehab is vital for aging adults. At Peak Performance,...
