Physical Therapy
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By: Jane Hodgson
Tears to the meniscus of the knee, which are commonly referred to as the knee cartilages, cause knee pain and possibly locking and giving way of the knee joint. more...
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
By: Jane Hodgson
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, often known as a TENS or TNS machine, is a small portable machine that uses an electric current to provide pain relief. more...
By: Natali Imrisek
In recent years, statistics have showed that 4 out of 5 Americans will experience back pain at some point in their lives and its the #2 reason people visit their doctors. more...
The Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome
By: Jane Hodgson
Accounting for around 7% of overuse injuries in middle distance runners, iliotibial band syndrome causes pain on the outside of the thigh just above the knee. more...
Helping to Heal an Injury With Ice and Heat
By: Jane Hodgson
Using ice on strains & sprains for the right duration will speed up recovery. Understanding your injury will help to determine when to use heat rather than ice. more...
Exercise for Back Pain Patients Under Prescribed
By: Christine Nyholm
Exercise can help to relieve back pain, but medical professionals are under prescribing activity for physical relief. A supervised program for patients has best results. more...
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