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Effectiveness of ultrasound therapy for myofascial pain syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
J Pain Res. 2017 Mar 7;10:545-555. doi: 10.2147/JPR.S131482. eCollection 2017. Review
How to Find Relief From Myofascial Pain Syndrome
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"I am an endurance runner who was just diagnosed with mild arthritis in both hips. I am feeling devastated, and don't know what to expect for my running future. Help!" –Jodi
6 Signs That You Need Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy – Should You Pursue it? It’s an athlete’s greatest worry: you begin your run, when suddenly, your calf feels as if some creature jumped up and bit you. Instinctively y…
What Is Complex Regional Pain Syndrome?
CRPS is a condition suffered by victims of catastrophic car accidents, truck accidents, slip or trip and fall accidents and workplace injuries, etc.
Low back pain patients who see PT first spend less
Patients with low back pain who see a physical therapist first spend less on care and have a lower risk of being prescribed opioids<br>Low back pain (LBP) is the most common painful condition in the U.S. Recent statistics have shown that about 25% of the population has reported being affected by LBP for at least one full day within the past three months, and LBP is therefore also listed as the number one contributor to years lived with a disability in the…
Social Security Disability Benefits for Back Pain and Spine Immobility (Page 1)
How Does the Social Security Administration Decide if I Qualify for Disability Benefits for Back Pain or Spine Impairments<br>If you have a spine disorder that limits movement or causes chronic back pain, Social Security disability benefits may be available. To determine whether you are disabled by your back pain, or other spinal problems, the Social Security Administration first considers whether your back problems are severe…
How to Prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome
Shaken baby syndrome is a leading cause of child abuse-related deaths in the United States.
Pain Meds and Workplace Safety: What You Need to Know
According to studies, 25% of US employees have improperly used prescription paid meds. The impact of drugs in the workplace causes significant risk.
How to Deal With Elbow Pain
What is Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
TRAUMA FOCUSED COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY A significant part of the mission of Alliance For Children is to provide healing services to victims of child abuse and their families. While child abuse ma
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, and How to Get Benefits
TOS can be eligible for workers comp benefits, but only if you can show this condition is a direct cause of your work activity. Thoracic outlet syndrome occurs when blood vessels or nerves located between the collarbone and first rib are compressed. The way the syndrome manifests itself can
TMJ Disorders and Referred Pain — What You Need to Know
Referred pain is a medical term used to indicate discomfort or soreness felt in a part of the body other than the source of the problem.
How We Can Break the Cycle of Pain From Mass Violence
Care for those hurt. Care for those who will be accused. And care for ourselves. That's how we'll grow together, rather than tear apart.
Safe and effective: Choose physical therapy for your back pain
(BPT) - If you're living with low back pain (LBP), you're not alone. The condition is the leading cause of disability in the U.S. Studies show 80 percent of American adults will experience LBP at some point in their lives. If LBP turns from short-term to chronic (lasting three months or longer), it can impact your overall quality of life<br>Modern society craves quick-fix solutions to even complex problems, but this mindset can be particularly counterproductive when it comes to LBP. Studies show…
What Is Myofascial Release?
Myofascial release is a physical therapy often used to treat chronic pain in the tissues that surround and support muscles throughout your body. Read more.
How to Convince Patients Muscle Pain Isn't a Statin Achilles Heel
The strategy seemed to work in this trial: two-thirds of patients who previously rejected statins, perceiving them as the cause of muscle pain, decided they would go on them again, 'which was quite amazing.'
Tight Muscles? Myofascial Release May Help
Our bodies were made to move. Tightness in our muscles can lead to restricted movement, discomfort and injury. A type of therapy called myofascial release can be beneficial in loosening the band of tissue that wraps around muscle fibers, aiding in healthy mobility<br>“Myofascial release is a soft tissue therapy for releasing tension in the fascia that restricts movement in our bodies,” explains Ann Heckler, certified…
Learn to MELT your Hands and Feet
MELT, Myofascial Energetic Length Technique, uses soft hand and foot balls (and soft rollers for full body MELT) to tap into the connective tissue of the body to excite the cells and help loosen th…
