The long hours’ many employees spend at their jobs – performing the same movements over and over again – are linked to numerous musculoskeletal problems, especially in your neck, back, shoulders, and hands. Sitting all day typing and using your mouse at a computer can cause compression of the median nerve in the wrist, which…
It might be alarming to feel some pain even after rotator cuff repair surgery. Rest assured, this is a common occurrence. Usually, the soreness is due to your shoulder recovering from the surgery itself or stiffness from the lack of movement. While your shoulder is healing, getting your range of motion back with stretching and…
Accidents and injuries are inevitable in sports. Whether you’re a professional athlete or a weekend warrior, any physical activity carries its own set of risks. The high that comes from breaking a personal record can be easily wiped out by the pain that comes with a devastating injury. Sports injuries take on multiple forms and…
Fractures require immediate and specialized medical treatment. Depending on the location of a bone break, your doctor will immobilize the bone so that it can heal. Sometimes the bones can be set in place easily from the outside, while severe or complex fractures may require surgery and screws or plates to get them properly aligned….
Physical therapy is an important component of healing from injuries or surgeries and managing health conditions. While it can help people of all ages who have limited flexibility or functionality due to medical conditions or injuries, physical therapy is also particularly effective in sports medicine. What is Sports Medicine? Sports medicine involves diagnosing, treating, and…
