Massage therapy requires the application of pressure to achieve its many benefits. However, there is such a thing as too much pressure. Learning how much pressure is enough will help you harness the benefits of massage therapy without experiencing harmful effects....

If you’ve ever broken a bone, you know you’ll need to wear a cast for about two months while your bone heals. But have you ever thought about what goes on inside your that cast? Read on to learn how...

As few as 35 percent of physical therapy patients maintain their at-home regimens. But that’s not going to help you get better. Most people fully intend to carry out their homework but time constraints, lack of motivation or simply forgetting...

If you watched the Olympic games, you probably noticed the brightly colored strips of tape some athletes had stretched across their bodies. Called kinesiology tape, the tape helps reduce athlete’s pain and improve their performance. But you don’t have to...

Spraining your ankle is painful and can limit your mobility. How you treat the ankle during the healing process will determine whether you have residual impairment even after the sprain itself has healed. Visiting a physical therapist is a great...

Healthy bones are critical to avoiding injury and maintaining your ability to do the things you love. Keeping your bones healthy becomes even more important as you grow older, as 40 percent of women older than 50 will experience a...

More than 53 million Americans suffer from some form of arthritis. Professional athletes are no exception. Arthritis is characterized by joint pain, swelling, stiffness and decreased range of motion. Despite this, several prominent athletes have overcome their arthritis symptoms and...

You may think arthritis is just a part of life that you must endure as you get older. And while there’s no magic bullet that will prevent painful arthritis, you can take steps to reduce your risk and/or delay its...

If you’re having hip replacement surgery, you’ve probably got lots of questions for your orthopedic surgeon. You may have so many questions that you forget to ask something at a pre-op appointment. Fear not. We’ve got you covered with answers...

If you’re considering knee replacement surgery, you probably have some questions about the procedure. Read below to see if we have addressed your concerns. If not, please contact one of our trusted orthopedic surgeons. Read More