Specialized rehabilitation at Mary Free Bed Kalamazoo Southwest has helped Matthew Watson to get back to his life after a serious crash.
Increased opioid use has created a national health crisis. For safe long-term pain relief, choose physical therapy. To learn more, visit MoveForwardPT.com/Ch...
Not enough rest, too much too soon, repetitive motions and simple wear and tear can result in pain and injuries that put the kibosh on your workouts. In fact, a study of college athletes published in the Journal of Athletic Training shows overuse injuries (repetitive motions involved in sports and workout routines, such as long-distance running,...
A question I’ve asked myself many times! As a small profession with a long history (as long as physiotherapy, TBH), it does seem odd that there are many, many pain rehabilitation services whe…
At HROSM our Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation specialists can help management pain caused by injuries and conditions, including arthritis or back pain.
"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
Do You Have Low Back Pain? Physical Therapy Can Help!<br>You've likely already seen the statistics on low back pain. Up to 80% of us will have an episode of back pain at some point in our lives. For many people this pain doesn't go away and may become chronic or recurring. Low back pain is the main ca
Patients suffering from shoulder injuries often turn to surgery for pain relief, which can take weeks to months of rehabilitation. A new procedure called Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) eliminates the need for surgery and shortens rehabilitation time by speeding up the body’s natural healing process. Blood plasma, also known as PRP, contains a high concentration of … Continued
A few days ago I was looking through news articles on strokes and ran across a headline stating that the purpose of rehabilitation is to return lost abilities. The first thought that went through …
A Physical Therapist Specialized In Vestibular Rehabilitation Can Help With Vertigo And Dizziness<br>Many people have experienced some symptoms of dizziness at one time or another. There can be many different causes for this. Some common causes are side effects from medication, quick changes in positi
Many people don't want to have surgery, and for countless conditions, it's not needed. Rehabilitative therapy in many forms can help you heal. Learn more!
How Smoking Affects Your Rehabilitation By Pamela G. Guevarra, PT, DPT AZOPT Physical Therapist Outpatient physical therapy clinics, like AZOPT, treat patients with muscular, joint, and functional diagnoses. So why would we ask our patients if they smoke cigarettes or use tobacco? Smoking, and using tobacco, may impact your recovery from an injury or surgery, …
Acute Rehabilitation is an intensive, multidisciplinary treatment of stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, and other medical conditions.
If you, or a loved one, suffers from a chronic respiratory disease, there is hope for enjoying a better quality of life through pulmonary rehabilitation.
Learn how post-hospital rehabilitation centers can help aid your recovery and what to expect during your stay.
Pulmonary rehabilitation is a structured exercise program designed for people living with chronic lung diseases like pulmonary fibrosis. Exercise can give yo...
Physical therapy rehabilitation is a necessary part of the recovery process. If you have suffered from a sports injury, or suffer from pain due to an operation, rehabilitation will be an important step to reduce any pain that you may feel.
Technology is making stroke rehabilitation easier. Find out how video games are being used to help stroke patients recover full use of their limbs.
Water therapy is a natural exercise program that can help patients suffering from serious back problems. Not surprising, people with chronic back pain and serious…Read More
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…