The 3 Most Common Professional Sports Injuries
If you’re a student athlete, your school experience is a cut above the rest of your colleagues. Just the thought of competing and winning against athletes who are just as good as you gives you an immense sense of accomplishment. Sports teach you patience, discipline, and the ability to get back up after you’ve been pushed down! They also bolster your physical strength and flexibility.
4 Common Workplace Injuries To Watch out For
According to the National Safety Council, an employee gets injured on the job every 7 seconds. In 2017, there were 1.1 million nonfatal workplace injuries reported owing to a number of reasons. Continue reading
All Your Questions about Cold Laser Therapy, Answered!
Cold laser therapy, also known as low laser therapy, is widely used to treat chronic musculoskeletal pain. It’s especially used for alleviating lower back pain, which is one of the leading causes of disability. Continue reading
Restoring Shoulder Mobility: What You Can Do
Shoulder pain affects up to 26% of the population, and may be attributed to a number of causes. Sharp pain in your shoulders can cause persistent stiffness and loss of range of motion, making it difficult for you to perform the smallest of movements. Continue reading
Post Surgery Care: Is Physical Therapy Necessary?
The post surgery period is a critical time for patients. Having just undergone invasive treatment with potential risks, they’re advised to take the utmost care of their site of treatment to ensure a healthy recovery. For individuals who’ve just had surgery for a musculoskeletal injury or ailment, physical therapy is recommended as an effective post-operative option. Continue reading
Understanding How Physical Therapy Helps With Auto Injuries
Is Your Job Causing Poor Posture & Back Pain?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics published a report in 2016 about back injuries sustained due to musculoskeletal disorders experienced at work. They can result from over-exertion or repetitive movements that result in injured tissues, sprains, tears, hernias, and other problems. Continue reading
3 Common Causes of Shoulder Pain
Weakness, stiffness, and the inability to move shoulders can make carrying out the simplest daily tasks difficult. Although shoulder pain can be caused by a host of reasons (such as injury, excess workout, arthritis, and even heart attack), there are 3 major causes. These 3 causes—rotator cuff injuries, rotator cuff tears, and osteoarthritis—are behind most of the shoulder pain complaints in the world. Continue reading
Can Physical Therapy Relieve Your Back Pain?
Research has stated that back pains (of varying severities) are the primary reason for physical disabilities in people all over the world. Its effects have not only disturbed personal life but have also impacted workplace absenteeism and worker productivity. The extent of damage it can cause to the economy is alarming as back pains are the sole reason for 264 million workdays lost annually. Continue reading
