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Category: Physical Therapy
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Prevent Knee Injuries on the Slope
The most common skiing injuries that occur in the lower limb, as a result of collisions and falls, are knee sprains/tears, which include Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) and Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) sprains/tears. Medial Collateral Ligament MCL injuries are more common in the beginner and intermediate skier when the ski tips are pointed towards one…
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Most Common Hand Injuries
Hand therapists specialize in conditions affecting hand and upper extremity injuries and impairments that occur for a variety of causes. A hand therapist may be an occupational therapist (OT) or a physical therapist (PT) who has advanced training and experience. They both can treat patients who have endured an injury or impairment to the hand,…
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How to Find Hand Pain Relief
The human hand is complex, delicate, and often taken for granted. It’s hard to think of an activity of daily living (ADL) that doesn’t require the regular use of one or both hands. Hand pain or wrist pain can make day-to-day tasks difficult, or even unbearable, if ignored or left untreated. There are numerous types…
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Vestibular Dizziness & Dysfunctions
This content was updated for accuracy and relevance on Oct 10, 2023 Do you experience dizziness, vertigo a sense of spinning, or an unsteady feeling? You may be suffering from a problem in your vestibular system. These vestibular dizziness conditions are often very responsive to treatment by a physical therapist. Let’s examine common symptoms associated…
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Better Movement for a Lifetime of Golf
Better Movement for a Lifetime of Golf? Would you like to play golf with less pain? Would you like to know why your back, neck, or elbow hurts every time you play? If so, you may benefit from a golf analysis from your local Ivy Rehab physical therapist. Golf is one of the most popular…
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Sports Injuries in Kids
As the world begins to open up and children can once again safely play individual and team sports, it is important that we re-focus on preventing injuries in children. Over the past year, sports safety has been directed at the prevention of germ and viral spread among athletes. Now that masks are coming off, it’s…
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Lung transplant patient uses physical therapy to overcome common signs of aging
“Physical therapy has kept me moving, allowing me to get down on the floor and play with my grandson. This means the world to me.” – Rickey Draft In 2015, Rickey Draft was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. This is a disease in which tissue deep in your lungs becomes thick and scarred over time.…
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The Benefits of Physical Therapy for Athletes
This content was updated for accuracy and relevance on March 25, 2024. More and more, as baby boomers reach their golden years, adults participate in marathons and group interval training workouts, and children dedicate themselves to high-level organized sports. There are more athletes across the country than ever. Whether you enjoy recreational paddle ball, high-intensity…
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Condition Recovery for Athletes Post-Covid
How Can Physical Therapy Help Athletes Return to Play Post-COVID? There is no question that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significantly negative impact on the lifestyles of people across the globe. Athletes, from recreational to elite levels, have been adversely affected due to the unfortunate lockdowns and extended closures that occurred due to efforts…
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Nonoperative UCL Tear :: An Ivy Rehab Clinician’s Research is Published
As a former collegiate athlete, physical therapist Ryan Stahl, understands the importance of returning to sports as safely and quickly as possible after an injury. He has personally seen significant advances in science and medicine since his time competing, all of which led him to a project involving extensive research and eventually a piece published…
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What is the Best Treatment for Osteoarthritis?
This content was updated for accuracy and relevance on 04/18/23 There are different treatment options for osteoarthritis, ranging from medications to specific osteoarthritis physical therapy. If you’re experiencing joint pain, tenderness, and stiffness you may be wondering if it’s just a minor issue that will resolve on its own, or if it could be…
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Tips on How to Prevent Arthritis
This content was updated for accuracy and relevance on 04/18/23 It is estimated that 20% of Americans over the age of 18 have arthritis in at least one joint. Our bodies are designed with shock-absorbing cartilage that cushions your bone and arthritis develops when that cartilage begins to deteriorate or can no longer function.…