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pain on the top of your foot

3 steps physical therapists can take for ankle popping and foot pain

Have you ever experienced a popping sensation in your ankle? While our joints tend to pop and crack more often as we grow older, some people may experience ankle popping...

can carpal tunnel cause shoulder pain

Can the carpal tunnel syndrome you developed at work also be causing your shoulder pain?

The carpal tunnel is a small passageway composed of ligaments and bones on the palm side of the wrist. The median nerve regulates movement and sensation in the thumb and...

shoulder pain after surgery

3 PT methods that can help reduce how long you have shoulder pain after surgery

If you’ve had shoulder surgery, you’re likely feeling some pain or having difficulty when moving your arm around. Most of the time, this pain and stiffness are temporary. Many people...

shoulder impingement recovery time

Approximately how long is the recovery time for a shoulder impingement?

Shoulder impingement syndrome is a condition in which the shoulder’s rotator cuff muscles are pinched where they run between the humerus and the shoulder blade. Anyone who does repetitive overhead...

shoulder injury from car accident

Can a PT clinic help with shoulder injuries from car accidents?

In car accidents, shoulder injuries are common. The shoulder joint is where the upper arm bone (humerus) joins the collarbone and shoulder blade (scapula). This ball-and-socket joint is susceptible to...

shoulder internal rotation muscles

How can you injure your shoulder internal rotation muscles?

Your shoulder internal rotation muscles are also called rotator cuff muscles, and they help you rotate your shoulder to allow you to do things like reach for something in front...

concussion physical therapy

How long can concussion physical therapy take?

Concussions are typically a product of either hitting your head on something or violent head movement. They’re often associated with high-impact sports or car accidents. Yet they can also be...

dry needling for sciatica

Why is my physical therapist talking about using dry needling for my sciatica?

Many people are wary of anything that involves needles, so they may not be keen when their physical therapist wants to use dry needling for their sciatica. Sciatica affects up...

back, shoulder and elbow pain

Three conditions that can lead to back, shoulder and elbow pain

It can be tricky for you to figure out why you’re feeling back, shoulder and elbow pain. There are many issues that can cause these types of pain, and your...