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What is Sciatica? Sciatica is a common condition that affects many individuals, causing discomfort and pain along the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the human body. It originates in the lower back and extends down through the buttocks, and branches into each leg. When the sciatic nerve is irritated or…
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) low back pain has the highest prevalence globally among musculoskeletal conditions and is the leading cause of disability worldwide. An estimated 619 million people live with low back pain. Low back pain can affect people at any age, though it is most common in people aged 50-55 years…
What can physical therapists do to help people living with Long COVID? Early in the pandemic, therapists started seeing people with what would later be known as Long COVID. What is Long COVID? Long COVID is generally defined as ongoing signs or symptoms lasting 12 weeks or more after a COVID-19 infection. What is it…
Ankle & Foot Series Part 3 If you’re reading this ankle and foot series, you’re probably eager to get to solutions you can use at home or at the gym to fix your foot and ankle. So, let’s start with some basic things to keep in mind: A few things to assess and treat: Mobility…
Osteoporosis is a disease in which the body makes too little bone and/or loses too much bone. As a result, the bones become brittle and are more susceptible to fractures. Common areas of fractures are in the hips, wrists, or spine. 54 million Americans have osteoporosis and low bone density. Symptoms of osteoporosis may include:…