Pain Management for a Shoulder Impingement
Shoulder impingement is an injury that involves stiffness or weakness in the shoulder, which is often the result of arthritis and overuse. This injury appears in individuals between 30 and 50 years of...
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Physical Therapy After Labrum Shoulder Surgery
The labrum is a cartilage ring surrounding the shoulder socket, and a tear occurs when there is damage done to the labrum, or when the labrum strips off the socket. This causes severe shoulder pain and...
View ArticleWhat Are the Causes of Rotator Cuff Tendinitis?
Rotator cuff tendinitis is inflammation of the tendons in the shoulder. This can cause troublesome pain for the affected person, including pain while moving the arm.
View ArticleExercises for Leg Swelling
Swelling of the legs occurs when tiny capillaries leak fluid to the surrounding tissues and is caused by sitting or standing for too long, poor circulation or by medical conditions such as heart...
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What Does a Swollen Achilles Tendon Mean?
A swollen Achilles tendon is a symptom of Achilles tendinitis and is common among runners, middle-aged individuals and those just starting an exercise program.
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The Best Walking Shoes for Leg Problems
Leg problems present a variety of issues when walking, even for short distances. If you are experiencing leg problems, it is important to wear the right kind of walking shoes. By wearing the right kind...
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What Exercises Can Be Done to Help Relieve a Pulled Groin Muscle
There is no denying the sudden, sharp pain of a groin pull that immediately stops you in your tracks. While a pulled groin muscle is common in athletes, it can also be suffered by non-athletes. The...
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Torn Foot Ligament Recovery
Tearing a ligament in your foot is an extremely painful injury. Ligament tears usually occur from twisting your ankle. Five ligaments are commonly torn in the foot, and each has a long recovery period...
View ArticleHow to Self Diagnose Piriformis Syndrome
The piriformis muscle lies just underneath the buttock muscles, right against the hip bones, and is responsible for moving the leg in a backward motion. Occasionally, the piriformis can become inflamed...
View ArticlePhysical Therapy for Shin Splints and Tendonitis
Shin splints and tendonitis are two common conditions that occur among runners, basketball players and other athletes who do a lot of running and jumping. These lower leg injuries result from overuse...
View ArticleWhat Are the Treatments for a Hip Pointer?
A hip pointer is a painful injury to the iliac crest, which is the hip bone, caused by a strong impact to that area. The bone is either bruised or fractured, and treatment is important when such an...
View ArticleRecovery From a Torn Ankle Ligament
The ligaments in the ankle connect the bones to one another, and provide strength and support to the joint. Ankle ligament injuries, sometimes called sprains, are common and usually heal with few major...
View ArticleHow to Cope With Shin Splints
If you've ever participated in a sport that involved a great deal of running, you may have experienced a painful condition known as shin splints. The technical name for this type of injury is "medial...
View ArticleHow to Tape a Knee Injury
If you have injured your knee in the past and the pain starts to return, it is a good idea to tape your injured knee. Whether you plan on exercising or you are just standing on your feet for the...
View ArticleExercises for Patellar Tendonitis
Patellar tendonitis is a condition in which the tendons in the knee become inflamed and cause sharp pain that increases with use. If not treated the pain can continue to worsen and last throughout the...
View ArticleHow to Protect Yourself From Shin Splints
Shin splints are pains along the front or back of the long bone in the lower leg, usually associated with exercise or sports training. Learning how to protect yourself from shin splints is an easy...
View ArticleWhat Is Tendonitis in the Foot?
Tendonitis is when a tendon becomes inflamed. After inflammation sets in, pain and tenderness occur, and sometimes hindered movement of the foot. Tendonitis can cause permanent damage to the affected...
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Ultrasound Treatment for Knees
Therapeutic ultrasound is a treatment option used by therapists to treat deep and soft tissue injuries through ultrasonic waves. It may also be used to help the bones heal. During an ultrasound...
View ArticleTwisted Ankle Cures
A twisted ankle can occur when you least expect it. Maybe you are a basketball player going for a jump shot and your foot falls out from under you. Or you may not see that small step in front of you,...
View ArticleRed LED Light Therapy for Sports Injuries
Red LED (light-emitting diode) light therapy is used by physical therapists, chiropractors and other medical professionals to treat sports injuries of the shins, back, elbows, shoulders, hips, arms,...
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