Posts by Michael Ryan
If You Have A Smartphone, You Probably Struggle With Cell Phone Elbow
A cell phone elbow follows the rapid progression of tech-related repetitive strain injuries experts diagnosed in the last couple of years. It’s not surprising to observe the daily routines and smartphone practices of an always-on generation. Statistically, nearly 50% of the American population spends five-six hours a day on their smartphones. The remaining use it…
Read MorePain Management Physical Therapy for Chronic Pain: What You Need to Know
Living with chronic pain is never easy. It can be debilitating and frustrating, making you feel exhausted and isolated. Daily activities like getting out of bed, going to work, or taking care of your children seem like a tall order when you are in constant pain. You may also find it difficult to concentrate and…
Read MoreHow Will Rotator Cuff Tear Physical Therapy Help Me?
If you have been experiencing shoulder pain, you may have a rotator cuff tear. This is a very common injury and can be quite painful. The rotator cuff refers to four muscles and tendons responsible for stabilizing the shoulder joint. These muscles and tendons attach the shoulder blade to the upper arm bone, the humerus.…
Read MoreWhy Is It Important to Seek Physical Therapy after a Car Accident?
Statistics reveal that approximately 4.4 million automobile drivers and passengers sustain serious injuries after collisions. The fortunate few who might not need immediate medical attention still require effective physical therapy after a car accident. Road accidents can occur because of rough weather, reckless driving, hazards, and other unexpected reasons. You might not be able to…
Read MoreProper Lifting Techniques to Avoid Back Injuries
With Christmas right around the corner, you may have just cut down your Christmas tree or picked one up from your local nursery. The next step is lifting it up and tying it to your roof rack or securing it in your truckbed, either way lifting a Christmas Tree or other burly object can strain…
Read MorePhysical Therapy Exercises for Concussions
A concussion can cause lasting effects on the brain tissue and mess with its chemical balance. This injury may result in short and long-term physical, cognitive, and behavioral symptoms
Read MorePhysical Therapy for Balance Problems: How to Improve Your Natural Balance?
Despite the increased interest in mindful movement and its importance, many Americans continue to struggle with balance issues. These problems occur due to restrictive work routines, non-ergonomic work settings, sedentary lifestyles, and declining health.
Read MorePhysical Therapy for an ACL Tear: How Does It Work?
Can an ACL Tear heal with physical therapy? How does physical therapy for an ACL work? Can you recommend ACL exercises to avoid surgery? ACL injuries are tears and ruptures sustained by the anterior cruciate ligament in the knee joint. Listed above are the top three questions patients ask when they begin treatment at our…
Read MorePhysical Therapy for Wrist Tendonitis
Wrist tendonitis has become one of the most common injuries in this category. It begins as a dull ache in the wrist region before escalating in intensity and frequency. The failure to receive physical therapy for wrist tendonitis can drastically affect one’s quality of life.
Read MorePlantar Fasciitis Physical Therapy Treatment
Can physical therapy help plantar fasciitis? Can it help treat plantar fasciitis so bad I can’t walk? If you have ever typed in these questions on a search engine, then you’re not alone.
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