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Safer Strength: Preventing Injuries for Manual LaborersManual labor keeps warehouses, construction sites, manufacturing facilities, farms, and service operations moving. It also places repeated demands on the…
Physical Therapy for Anterior Knee Pain in RunnersRunning can place substantial repetitive load on the front of the knee. When pain develops around or behind the kneecap, it may become noticeable during hills,…
Treating Lateral Epicondylitis And Golfer’s ElbowElbow pain can make everyday activities surprisingly difficult. Turning a doorknob, lifting a coffee mug, gripping a tool, or swinging a club may cause a sharp…
How to Maintain Mobility as You AgeMobility supports far more than walking from one room to another. It helps you shop, work, exercise, care for yourself, enjoy hobbies, and stay connected with…
Recovering from a Hip Replacement: PT MilestonesHip replacement surgery can reduce pain and restore movement, but recovery is a process rather than a single event. Physical therapy helps the hip, leg, and…
Using ice and heat effectively in physical therapyIce and heat are simple tools, but their effects on pain, swelling, muscle tension, and movement can be quite different. In a physical therapy program, a cold…
Hand Therapy Strategies for Rheumatoid Arthritis Flare-UpsRheumatoid arthritis (RA) can make ordinary hand movements unexpectedly painful. During a flare-up, swollen finger joints, wrist stiffness, reduced grip…
Physical Therapy for Patellofemoral Pain SyndromePain around the front of the knee can make ordinary activities feel unexpectedly difficult. Walking downstairs, sitting through a movie, squatting, running, or…
Job Site Analysis For Safety In Industrial SettingsA safe workplace depends on more than posted rules and personal protective equipment. The way a task is designed, the condition of the work area, and the…
How Hand Splints Support Healing And FunctionA splint is a supportive device designed to protect a body part, limit or guide movement, reduce pain, or help restore useful motion. In hand and physical…