1. Ice and Elevation After Activity After engaging in physical activity, swelling and irritation of the joint structures of the knee can occur. This can cause sensations of stiffness, worsening of pain and general discomfort. By applying ice to the knees and elevating them above the level of the heart, you can reduce this swelling
There are a variety of reasons someone may undergo surgery. It is often indicated with end-stage arthritis, after traumatic injury, with neurologic conditions, or when there are other abnormalities at a joint. While surgery is performed to correct an issue, there are often additional interventions required to facilitate return to activities of daily living and
Osteoarthritis (OA) happens to most people as a result of the aging process. It can happen from wear and tear on the joint, a history of injuries to a joint, and overall degeneration of the articular cartilage that lines the joining surfaces of bone in a joint. It commonly occurs in those over 50 years
Pre-operative rehabilitation or “prehabilitation” has been recommended more and more in recent years. Surgeons will commonly encourage this for those who are planning to undergo an ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) reconstruction. Recent evidence has shown that engaging in prehabilitation can promote better outcomes during the post-operative rehabilitation process and beyond. Benefits of Prehab The typical
The growing understanding of the nature of brain plasticity has improved and shaped physical therapy rehabilitation interventions. Neuroplasticity is the basis for both learning in the intact brain and relearning from a damaged brain. What Is Neuroplasticity? Neuroplasticity refers to the capacity of the brain and spinal cord (Central Nervous System) to change. Neurons have
A fracture can occur at any age and likely will require a period of immobilization or surgical correction. But once the bone is healed, you should be ready to return to your favorite activities, right? Well, this may not be the case as there are typically remaining limitations after the healing process is complete. Let’s
The shoulder is one of the most mobile joints in the human body. For everyday activities, it is important that we have the ability to reach overhead, behind the back, and perform internal and external rotation. If there is impairment of the muscles responsible for these motions or the mobility of the shoulder joint, significant
Are you having numbness, tingling or weakness in your arms or legs? This is often caused by nerve compression at the joints of the spine. By using hands-on manual therapeutic techniques, the quality of motion at these joints can be improved to limit nerve compression and reduce symptoms. Anatomy of the Spine The spinal cord
It is estimated that knee injuries affect over 2.5 million people per year, with 500,000 of those people experiencing meniscus tears. This is a common knee injury that can lead to a number of treatment options which will be further discussed in this article. What is The Meniscus? Many joints have connective tissue structures that
