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Ever feel like your shoulders have weakened over time? Or there may be pain and weakness when you try to lift overhead? Luckily, physical therapists are fine tuned in treating various shoulder conditions as well as preventing future injuries. Let’s first learn about the shoulder joint itself and then dive into the various diagnoses/pathologies. The…
Do your knees hurt when you get up from sitting after a long time? Do your knees hurt when you walk, run, and/or when you go up and/or down stairs? Symptoms of Knee Pain There are many causes of knee pain, ranging from arthritis to injury, to more serious causes such as cancer: Factors that…
If you’re experiencing hip pain, a pelvic floor specialist may be able to help. You might be thinking, “What does my hip have to do with my pelvic floor?” First of all, the pelvic floor is directly connected to the muscles of the hip. The obturator internus (OI), one of six hip rotator muscles, attaches…
According to the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, 80% of Americans will experience low back pain (LBP) in their lifetime. It is estimated that each year: It is estimated that Americans spend at least $50 billion each year to treat LBP. It is the second leading cause of lost work time after the…
Stress plays a substantial role in physical health and overall well-being. Understanding the body and how daily habits influence the way it works can be a helpful tool in gaining control over pain and improving quality of life. Our autonomic nervous system– the system responsible for regulating and maintaining the functional processes of the body…