What You Need to Know About Arthritis
Almost all of us know someone who has been affected by arthritis or a related condition. Ironically, arthritis is so commonplace that we sometimes underestimate its seriousness as a threat to the public health. According to the national Centers ... [... more]
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APTA / PTs Offer Snow Shovelers Advice to Avoid Injuries
ALEXANDRIA, VA - With weather experts predicting a repeat of last winter's colder-than-normal temperatures and heavy snowfalls in many parts of the U.S., the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is concerned about reducing the number of ... [... more]
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The Secret of Good Posture
The American Physical Therapy Association would like to share a secret with you. It can help you do more with less effortâEUR¦ breathe easierâEUR¦ feel great. The secret is about good posture, which can be an important part of [... more]
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What Is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
You've probably already heard about carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and its effect on different occupations, like computer programmers and assembly line workers. Maybe you even know someone who has CTS or you yourself are suffering from it. But what ... [... more]
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Taking Care of Your Hand, Wrist, and Elbow
A vast range of human activities- from playing the piano, to laying bricks, to opening a can of soda- would be impossible without the healthy functioning of the elbow, wrist, and hand. And yet this area is one of the most intricate- and one of ... [... more]
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For The Young At Heart
People are living longer than ever before. Advances in medicine, nutritional awareness, and improved exercise habits have contributed to the rapid growth of the 65+ age group. By the year 2030, there will be more people over age 65 than under age ... [... more]
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APTA / Foot and Ankle
In addition, we will discuss some important information that will be of special interest to people living with diabetes and other diseases. But whatever the nature of your foot/ankle problem, physical therapy can often help you recover function ... [... more]
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Taking Care of Your Knees
When the mother of the hero Achilles dipped him in the River Styx, she held him by the heel, leaving that spot unprotected. For most of us mortals, however, that most vulnerable spot is two joints higher. The knee is a relatively simple joint ... [... more]
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What You Need To Know About Neck Pain
Your head and neck region is vulnerable to many different stresses. Bad posture can cause misalignment of your neck, head, and spine. Car accidents can cause whiplash. Age and wear and tear can cause arthritis. Even activities such as gum chewing ... [... more]
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APTA / Find a PT
Find a PT allows you to search a national database of physical therapist members of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) for the purpose of finding a physical therapist who is right for you. Physical therapists (PTs) who are members ... [... more]
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APTA / Scoliosis
From 5 to 10 of every 100 young people from ages 9 to 14 will develop scoliosis. Most cases of scoliosis are mild and do not need any treatment except for regular exams. A few cases do need treatment so that other problems will not develop in ... [... more]
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Taking Care of Your Shoulder
The shoulder joint is capable of a wider and more varied range of motion than any other joint in the human body. This extraordinary flexibility has allowed human beings to do everything from pitch a baseball to paint the Sistine ... [... more]
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