Patients are amazed at how good they feel when walking or running on the Alter G Treadmill. Patients who have not been able to walk or run due to injuries now can do so without pain.
Nov 13th, 2019
Patients are amazed at how good they feel when walking or running on the Alter G Treadmill. Patients who have not been able to walk or run due to injuries now can do so without pain.
If you suspect you are at increased risk for ACL injury, you may want to find an ACL Injury Prevention Program or Sports Performance program to evaluate what you have to work on to avoid injury.
Research indicates that physical therapy combined with medical management enhances function and independence and reduces disability. While there is no cure for arthritis, people can learn techniques to reduce pain and limitations.
Using proper body mechanics can help prevent muscle and joint discomfort this holiday season
A cortisone injection may be effective as a quick fix, but it is not a permanent solution to the problem. And if it is used, it should be used in conjunction with a physical therapy treatment plan.
A Physical Therapist can make an enormous difference to your quality of life if you suffer from arthritis. A physical therapist will help you learn more about your arthritis and avoiding pain.
It is import to understand when stress is manageable and when it is not. Learning coping mechanisms when feeling overwhelmed can help to heal your body faster. The following techniques can help to manage stress and speed up your recovery:
Common symptoms associated with arthritis include; Pain, Stiffness, Swelling, and loss of motion. This becomes problematic because in addition to becoming less active and having a harder time doing the things you love to do,
You can do simple stretches any time of the day, and in the comfort of your own home. Do not overexert or overextend, but do try to stretch out your muscles at least a few times a day.
Kinesis will help the balance, flexibility, and strength in everyone, whether you are a mature individual with physiological limitations or an athlete training for competition.
For each area of concern, a physical therapist can evaluate the problem and design an individualized program of care to improve your function and enable you to manage your symptoms more effectively.
Taping can be useful in positioning the shoulder joint in a more functional position, which helps to decrease pain and eliminate the extra stress that may be placed on the muscles and tendons of the shoulder as they try to stabilize it.
Regular physical activity makes your heart stronger. A stronger heart can pump more blood with less effort. If your heart can work less to pump, the force on your arteries decreases, lowering your blood pressure.
For many young players, baseball is a rite of passage in schoolyards and fields. But in their attempts to throw the farthest and fastest, Little Leaguers put themselves at major risk of arm and shoulder injuries according to the APTA.
A group of pain researchers at McGill University Health Center (MUHC) did a longitudinal study, now published in the Journal of Neuroscience to find out if you can reverse these changes in the brain by alleviating chronic low back pain.
Exercise is an important part of managing diabetes. Regular physical activity can lower your need for medications, reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke, and help manage glucose levels.
Common gardening tasks, such as digging, planting, weeding, mulching and raking can cause stress and strain on muscles and joints, especially for seniors or those who are normally sedentary.
The office workout is a time-efficient way to include exercise into your busy schedule. But how effective is it? Research suggests that even a modest amount of resistance training can be enough to stimulate your metabolism.
Do headaches tend to weigh you down? Do they hamper your productivity by preventing you from accomplishing what you need to do at work or at home? Do they hinder you from living the way you want to?
Working with a physical therapist can help you to identify whether or not your headaches may be the result of neck pain or strain. One of the most common causes of headaches due to neck pain is forward head position.
Our Physical Therapists are trained to find the source of your BPPV and to remove the otoconia from the semicircular canals using canalith repositioning maneuvers.
We at Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy provide skilled and trained physical and occupational therapists who would love to help make your home safe.
Physical therapy intervention can help to decrease low back pain, increase activity and confidence and improve overall health status.
Research has shown that fall prevention in the elderly can be supported through the use of physical therapy.
Most low back pain can easily be treated with physical therapy and without the need for surgery or prolonged medication.
Physical Therapists can help patients avoid the need for surgery by helping them regain freedom of motion and freedom from pain.
Once a joint is showing arthritic changes or degeneration, it is true that degeneration will not reverse.
Knee arthritis is usually associated with inactivity secondary to increased pain. With inactivity, we typically see a decline in muscle strength, making activities that depend on strength more difficult.
Building core strength can improve your posture and may protect you from lower back pain.
One in four people above the age of 65 ends up falling at least once a year. A fall is defined as an unplanned and unexpected contact with the supporting surface.
We need to be realistic and not expect our bodies to go from inactivity most of the week to all out intensity on the weekend.
Having established the importance of hip flexion at the beginning of the flight phase we must now ascertain the amplitude of this movement.
Have you been suffering from hip pain that makes your daily activities difficult to perform? I
A new study published in the journal Spine showed Medicare patients who received physical therapy in the acute phase following an episode of low back pain were less likely to receive epidural steroid injections, lumbar surgery, or frequent MD visits.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that lifting injuries accounted for about 34 % of sick days in 2013. BLS also showed that the back was the leading body part affected, making up 18.2% of total cases in 2013.
Are you pregnant? Having lower back pain? Wishing this baby will just hurry up and get here so you can stop being in pain? Don’t wish this special time away. Physical therapists at Reddy Care can help YOU!
School just started! Make sure your child’s backpack isn’t doing too much damage.
Unfortunately, sitting is inevitable and may be harmful to the lower back. If you are sitting all day-especially in a chair not designed for your body- it is only a matter of time before you encounter lower back pain.
Choosing between heat and cold therapy depends on the type of injury.
The combined effects of chemotherapy and endocrine therapy may increase the risk of bone fractures in breast cancer survivors.
If you are looking to burn more fat, then certain machines may be more effective. One study compared men and women exercising on six different types of cardio machines.
If you're planning a trip, watch your back. Travel can also be the cause of low back pain. Air travel, in particular, is hazardous to spinal health.
Working with a physical therapist can help you develop a new approach to managing your aches and pains.
Plantar fasciitis can resolve with conservative management including Physical Therapy, orthotics, splinting, anti-inflammatory/pain medication and steroid injections at times.
Ever wonder why chronic pain doesn't get better despite all your therapy and medications?
"Movement is in essence medicine for both the mind and body and is indeed a healthier choice for those suffering from chronic pain," said Dr. Raghunath.
Sciatica is one of the most common problems noted in the elderly population due to weakening of bones and muscles, which can result in tremendous lower back and leg pain.
Low back pain is one of the most common conditions prevalent in the general population. Experts estimate that up to 80% of the population will experience back pain at some time in their lives.
When you are experiencing regular back pain—especially if you are experiencing back pain while walking—you should consider ways that you can reduce back pain by taking small steps to support your back.
Everyone develops aches and pains from time to time. After a long day out in the sun, or after an afternoon of trying to keep up with household chores, sometimes the tasks that we expect of our bodies can get the best of us.
Your hips and knees are your largest joints, supporting your body’s weight. They work in close coordination, giving us the mobility we need. Between arthritis, injuries, and age, however, pain can flare-up.
The definition of arthritis is joint inflammation, however the term has acquired a wider meaning. Arthritis is now used as a generic term for osteoarthritis and other conditions that affect joints.
Most people with whiplash get better within a few weeks by following a treatment plan that includes pain medication and Physical therapy in the form of exercise
If you’ve experienced back pain, and even leg pain, you might have a deeper issue. Your minor aches and pinched nerves could be symptomatic of deeper issues. You might be facing sciatica. While “sciatica” may sound serious, it’s entirely curable.
As one of the most common physical complaints, over 80 percent of the U.S. population will suffer from back pain at some point in their lifetime.
Hypertension has been shown to be a major health concern in the middle age as well as the older adult population. It is a symptomless “silent killer” that quietly damages blood vessels and leads to serious health problems.
If you suffer from low back pain that lasts longer than a couple of weeks, your doctor will probably refer you to a physical therapist.
Occupational Therapist's exercises to improve your dexterity at home. Don’t forget alternate hands for an extra challenge!
Deep Tissue Laser Therapy is a non-invasive, safe, and effective treatment modality that helps relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and promote healing and soft tissue repair through photo-bio-stimulation.
Occupational Therapist's tips to minimize your risk of a fall at home.
Patients with Parkinson's symptoms can enhance their treatment by doing what's called gait training at home. This involves practicing new ways to stand, walk, and turn.
Physical therapists also strive to evaluate and treat conditions that if not handled, can lead to surgery or further injury.
The knee is a complex joint, in the United States, knee pain is responsible for about 1/3 of all doctor’s visits for muscle and bone pain. Some of the most common reasons for knee pain are swollen or torn ligaments, meniscus (cartilage) tears, and runner’s
With a video screen mounted at eye level, therapists and patients have an amazing communication tool at their fingertips! Concepts like posture and shifting your center of gravity were once thought to be difficult to explain and teach, are now practical!
Our In-Home physical therapy program provides an excellent opportunity for individuals who are prone to falls or have sustained a fall to work on improving their balance and have a personalized approach to help improve their overall physical activity.
The importance of exercise in preventive medicine cannot be overemphasized. Exercise is also important in improving athletic performance among athletes and in maintaining cardiopulmonary fitness.
As we age, our balance declines if it isn’t practiced and this can result in falls. Every year more than one in three people age 65 years or older fall, and the risk increases with age. A simple fall can cause a serious fracture of the hip, pelvis, spine,
Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spaces within your spine, which can put pressure on the nerves that travel through the spine. Spinal stenosis occurs most often in the lower back and the neck.
The meniscus is a piece of cartilage that provides a cushion between your femur (thighbone) and tibia (shinbone). There are two menisci in each knee joint.
If you suffer from low back pain that lasts longer than a couple of weeks, your doctor will probably refer you to a physical therapist.
If you are an athlete, you know the amount of dedication that it takes. Whether you’re preparing for a marathon, competition, recital, or big game, the amount of training and preparation is extensive.
Each year about one-third of all people over the age of 65 will fall. Many of these falls result in broken bones. Some common causes of falls include outdoor and indoor hazards as well as certain lifestyle behaviors.
Do your fingers hurt when you try to open a jar? Hand osteoarthritis could be to blame. If you have this condition, pain and stiffness in your joints can make some basic tasks a whole lot harder.
Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which branches from your lower back through your hips and buttocks and down each leg. Typically, sciatica affects only one side of your body.
Have you been suffering from chronic pain, or pain lasting longer than three months? If so, you are not alone.
Total Knee Replacements constitute one of the most common surgeries performed by orthopedic surgeons.
We know exercise is good for the body, however, do we really know what effects it has on certain mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, stress, etc?
As a new parent, we look forward to our child’s milestones; when will they roll, sit, creep, crawl, and after a while, walk, run and play.
Some women develop pelvic pain in pregnancy and this is referred to as pelvic girdle pain.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder that can result in joint pain and damage throughout your body.
The hips and knees are both very commonly reported areas of discomfort.
Cervicogenic headache is a pain that develops in the neck, though a person feels the pain in their head, cervicogenic headaches are secondary headaches.
Exercise is an excellent, non-drug way to improve your well-being and reduce challenging behaviors in people living with dementia. The important thing is to find exercises that are enjoyable and safe for their ability level.
Do you experience tired, sore, or achy muscles throughout the day? Are you recovering from an injury or surgical procedure? Do you have a condition that brings pain to your bones or joints?
At Reddy Care Physical and Occupational therapy, we believe that patients and individuals should be able to function at their utmost potential.
It is no secret that pain is an annoyance that can sometimes hinder your quality of life. However, it can also be your body’s way of sending you a message.
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a condition that causes musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and localized tenderness. The cause of FM is unknown, but genetics may play a role.
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a disorder characterized by extreme fatigue or tiredness that doesn’t go away with rest and can’t be explained by an underlying medical condition.
Your spine is a complex part of the body.
Text neck is a modern age term coined to describe repeated stress injury and pain in the neck resulting from excessive watching or texting on handheld devices over a sustained period of time.
Pain in the Achilles tendon is a condition which occurs when the large tendon that runs down the back of your lower leg becomes irritated and inflamed.
The plantar fascia is a broad, flat ligament that travels from the base of the heel bone to the ball of the foot, and its purpose is to help support the longitudinal arch of the foot.
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects a specific area of the brain called substantia nigra.
Do you ever wake up feeling stiff and achy, as if your body is being weighed down by a pile of bricks?
Low back pain is one of the most common conditions prevalent in the general population.
If you have arthritis, you know how debilitating it can be. It affects millions of people and is the most commonly reported chronic illness across the nation.
Dizziness is a very common problem and it is one of the most common causes of physician visits and hospitalizations among older adults of 65 years and above.
The carpal tunnel is a narrow channel which contains important structures in our hands including nerves.
Musculoskeletal disorders have been implicated for about 31 % of workplace injuries according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Visual impairment for seniors is a significant health concern for the older population.