Physical injuries are quite common, affecting 55.4 million people and leading to over 200,000 preventable deaths and over a billion dollars in medical costs. Whether it happens at work, school, or in your home, millions of people struggle with…
So much of how you move and function is based on the multiple types of joints your body possesses. Without them, walking, running, lifting objects, writing, typing, waving, sitting, and many other basic things you take for granted wouldn’t be…
To find ways to keep your hips healthy for as long as possible, let’s examine how they work, what causes hip pain, and methods to preserve them.
A joint is where two bones connect, and there are several types of joints responsible for a…
We explore the causes of arthritis, how it affects your body, and what you can do to manage or prevent it.
Arthritis is the name for several conditions that inflame your joints, leading to pain and discomfort. Enough pain, in fact, that it…
We examine how X-rays work and the reasons your doctor might want to use them in your diagnosis.
Staying physically active is important to your overall health, and there are a wide variety of activities to help with that, including sports,…
To better understand posture and determine whether yours is good for your health, we look at the effect of poor posture and ways to correct it.
Chronic back pain is a common issue that leads to loss of time at work and limits your ability…
We explore what PT can do by examining the common reasons for getting physical therapy, and the variety of ways you can benefit from it in your everyday life.
When we think of physical therapy (PT), we often think of recovering from an…
Let’s look at the procedure itself, common reasons for getting one, and how age affects this treatment.
Am I Too Young for a Hip Replacement?Your hip is a ball and socket joint vital for stability and weight bearing that is composed of…
Regardless of how active you are, you need your legs for standing and moving around, and your feet for maintaining balance. Walking, running, dancing, jumping … all of these actions are only possible with functionally stable legs and feet. One of…
About 80% of people suffer back pain at some point in their lives. It’s a common complaint, and unfortunately, the causes behind it are complex — and finding treatment isn’t always easy.
It’s true that some back pain episodes heal on their…