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Stretching Strategies for Desk WorkersA day at a desk can leave the body feeling as though it has been folded into the same position for hours. The neck stiffens, shoulders creep towards the ears,…
Returning to Work After a Shoulder InjuryReturning to work after a shoulder injury takes more than waiting for pain to settle. The shoulder must be ready for the specific demands of the job, whether…
Hand Therapy for Thumb Arthritis: Practical Relief and Better GripThumb arthritis can turn ordinary tasks into painful tests of strength. Opening a jar, fastening a bra, turning a key, using secateurs or holding a mobile…
Physical Therapy for Cervical RadiculopathyCervical radiculopathy develops when a nerve root in the neck becomes irritated or compressed. The resulting symptoms may travel beyond the neck into the…
How to Manage a Lumbar Strain at HomeA lumbar strain affects the muscles, tendons or supporting tissues around the lower back. It often follows lifting, bending, twisting, a sudden change in…
Exercises To Strengthen The Ankle After A FractureAn ankle fracture can affect far more than the bone itself. Pain, swelling, immobilisation and reduced weight-bearing often weaken the calf, foot and lower-leg…
Physical Therapy for Postural Rounding of the ShouldersRounded shoulders are common in people who spend long periods at a desk, drive for work, use a phone, or repeat tasks with the arms held forward. The upper…
How cupping therapy may support physical rehabilitationCupping therapy is a manual treatment that uses cups to create gentle negative pressure on the skin and underlying soft tissue. A clinician may use silicone,…
Hand Therapy for Nerve Compression SyndromesTingling, numbness, burning or weakness in the hand can be signs that a nerve is being compressed. These symptoms may develop gradually, disturb sleep, affect…
Physical Therapy for Biceps Tendonitis and Shoulder PainBiceps tendonitis is a painful overuse condition affecting the tendon that connects the biceps muscle to the shoulder or elbow. It can make ordinary movements…