Athletes who are recovering from an injury or surgery can stay fit by doing water-based strengthening, stretching, proprioceptive, and sport-specific exercises.
Joshua Costa, PT, DPT Exercises are a key component in rehabilitation that allows the body to improve range of motion, strength, balance, mobility, endurance, coordination and posture. Exercises can vary Continue Reading →
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 …
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!
Learn how post-hospital rehabilitation centers can help aid your recovery and what to expect during your stay.
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, …
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
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.
Acute Rehabilitation is an intensive, multidisciplinary treatment of stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, and other medical conditions.
Technology is making stroke rehabilitation easier. Find out how video games are being used to help stroke patients recover full use of their limbs.
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.
Tips for encouraging patients with chronic pain to complete an exercise regimen.
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…
Herniated discs are common in the neck and lower back. A physical therapist can help ease pain and retrain movements to prevent future injuries.
What are the Thrower's 10 exercises? Your physical therapist can help you learn these shoulder exercises for overhead athletes.
At HROSM our Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation specialists can help management pain caused by injuries and conditions, including arthritis or back pain.
Common sports injuries such as knee fractures, back pain and tight hamstrings can be prevented with the right exercise and stretching activities.
Broken bones affect your ability to exercise and do normal daily activities. The clavicle, your collarbone, is susceptible to fractures from direct blows to the shoulder. Initially, you will have to wear a sling as the bone heals and for protection. However, when the bone starts to heal, you will be able to do gentle, progressive exercises for the...
Day 12 of 31 Dr. Gretchen Hawley is a physical therapist who specializes in treating people with MS. These are her words: There are five principles that, if integrated into your routine, will provide a bigger bang for your buck when it comes to strengthening and improving your mobility. 1. Doing...