
5 tips to prepare for home life after joint replacement or spine surgery
Going for a joint replacement or spine surgery can change your life in many positive ways. Freedom from pain and improved mobility are two main advantages, and who wouldn’t want that? There are 719,000 total knee replacements and 332,000 hip replacements...

Tennis warmups and strengthening exercises
Tennis is a great sport that offers a cardiovascular challenge, a test of skill and strategy. Proper tennis warmups and strengthening exercises can help prevent muscle and tendon strains and tears. Below are some tips to help get you tennis ready and help...

Difficulty swallowing? Here are the top 10 swallow strategies to consider this summer
With warmer weather finally here, many of us try to maximize our time outdoors by attending more parties, picnics and barbeques — all of which have food in common. And when surrounded by the smell of fresh grilled meat and the sight of homemade baked goods, who...

Latest tech gadgets help people with disabilities live independently
Certain disabilities can make daily tasks such as turning light switches on and off, talking on the phone or adjusting a thermostat difficult or impossible. For many years, occupational therapists have used environmental control units (ECUs) and assistive technology...

Dry needling: 4 things you should know
Dry needling is a technique that has been around for decades, yet many people remain unfamiliar with it. Specially trained physical therapists use dry needling to relieve pain and improve range of motion for patients. Dry needling evolved from trigger point therapy....

Pelvic Physical Therapy: Why New Moms Should be Talking about It
Ever heard of pelvic physical therapy? Probably not. And if you have, a single word likely comes to mind: Kegels. But pelvic therapy involves much more than repeatedly contracting and relaxing your pelvic floor muscles (the muscles that control the flow of urine). In...

Breast Cancer Rehab: Five Things to Know
When you think of breast cancer treatment, you may think surgery, chemotherapy, radiation or any combination of these treatments. You may not know that there are rehabilitation services available to help with various side effects from breast cancer treatment. If...

Breast cancer rehab: Five things to know
When you think of breast cancer treatment, you may think surgery, chemotherapy, radiation or any combination of these treatments. You may not know that there are rehabilitation services available to help with various side effects from breast cancer treatment. If...

Green thumb feeling blue? How to garden with hand arthritis
If you love to garden, you’re not alone. Almost 75 percent of all U.S. households work on their lawn and garden, according to a 2016 National Gardening Survey. While it may seem like a chore to some, working in your garden can actually be good for both your mind and...

Preventing Throwing Injuries From Sports
Whether your child plays for a competitive Little League team or you’re gearing up for the company softball game, you should be aware of throwing injuries. The repetitive motion of throwing puts stress on your shoulder and elbow, and can lead to chronic or sudden...