What to Expect from Spinal Fusion Surgery
Sometimes the only solution to spinal problems such as damaged discs, scoliosis, or severe spinal arthritis, is spinal fusion surgery...
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- Aug 1
TIA vs CVA - Mini-Stroke or Stroke?
When people refer to a stroke, they are typically talking about what is known in medical circles as a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). A CVA
- Jul 1
What is Bell’s Palsy and How Can You Speed Up Your Recovery?
Affecting an estimated 40,000 people a year in the United States, Bell’s Palsy is an episode (usually temporary) of facial weakness and or p
- Jun 1
Recovering From Total Hip Replacement Surgery
Sometimes the only solution to chronic hip problems, like pain and loss of mobility associated with osteoarthritis, is hip replacement...
- May 1
3D Movement Analysis
Powerful Physical Therapy is now offering full body, 3D Motion Analysis using Kinotek technology. With this new tool you can see how you m
- Apr 1
Recovering From Total Knee Replacement Surgery
Sometimes the only solution to chronic knee problems, like severe pain and loss of mobility, is surgical intervention in the form of a total
- Mar 1
Is Deadlifting Safe?
Many people, especially those with back pain, are told deadlifting is dangerous and they must be careful to not hurt their back. It's...
- Feb 1
Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a disease that effects the central nervous system by damaging the myelin sheath, or protective coating, of nerves
- Jan 2
Parkinson’s Disease and How Physical Therapy Can Help
Parkinson’s Disease is a disorder of the brain that causes uncontrollable movements and other problems such as difficulty with balance and .
- Dec 1, 2022
Holiday Stress and Sticking to Goals
The holidays often create stress and pressure to add to our already full plates which can lead to overwhelm and/or fatigue. If you've been
- Nov 1, 2022
How To Prevent Falls
Tips for Fall Prevention For many people, the prospect of falling is no laughing matter, with risk of serious injury. Even for healthy,...
- Oct 12, 2022
Hip Osteoarthritis
Hip Osteoarthritis (OA) often develops gradually, over time. While people over 50 have higher incidences of hip OA, young people can also..
- Sep 1, 2022
Chronic Pain
For those dealing with chronic pain, it can be a heavy burden to carry physically and emotionally. After years of pushing through pain,...
- Aug 1, 2022
Rotator Cuff Tears
Rotator cuff tears impact many individuals. Tears can occur with injury, like falling with an arm stretched out, or gradual degeneration....
- Jul 1, 2022
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) often presents similarly to shoulder and neck pain. However, the cause of the pain is due to compression...
- Jun 1, 2022
Bunions
Most have heard of bunions or know personally from the direction their toes start moving. A bunion is when your big toe starts turning...
- May 1, 2022
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is a rare form of arthritis that impacts the spine due to an inflammatory response.
- Apr 1, 2022
Piriformis Syndrome
How do you know if you have piriformis syndrome or sciatica? Both diagnoses involve the sciatica nerve but where the compression occurs...
- Mar 1, 2022
Herniated Discs
People with back or neck pain are often fearful as to whether they have a herniated disc. If they've had an MRI, it's likely a herniated...
- Feb 1, 2022
Sciatica
What a pain in the A$$ How do you know if you have sciatica or something else? Sciatica originates in the lumbar spine, usually from a...
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