Patients frequently ask which modality is better for their condition – heat or ice. It is important to understand the benefits of each to know why one may be better than the other for specific conditions. Your physical therapy sessions may include one or both treatments depending on your diagnosis. Your physical therapist may also …
One of the most common body parts for which patients seek out physical therapy is the spine, and particularly the lumbar spine, or lower back. Lower back issues range from muscle strain to disc disorder to stenosis (that is, narrowing of the openings for nerve roots in the spine), among others. However, a question physical …
According to the Centers for Disease Control, each year millions of adults aged 65+ suffer from a fall. Studies have shown nearly 25% of adults aged 65+ fall but the majority do not report their fall to their primary care physician. Furthermore, the CDC adds that nearly 1 million Americans are injured annually as a …
