‘Physical Therapy’ Archives
Rotator Cuff Exercises To Strengthen Your Rotator Cuff
Do you use rotator cuff exercises to strengthen your rotator cuffs, Have you ever thought about how much we use our shoulders? Without them, we couldn't throw a ball, scratch our back, swing our arms, or even raise our arms up and down. Our shoulders get a pretty good workout day in and day out. [...]
Complications Surrounding Advanced Tendon Strain
No matter how it's described, everyone agrees that a tendon strain is extremely painful. Usually a tendon strain means that due to something that caused the injury, the tendons inside were abnormally stretched. Put simply, tendons tie our bones to our muscles and they can be injured in playing [...]
Treat a Sore Wrist Before It Gets Worse
Our wrists may be taken for granted when something like an apparently small sprain or injury occurs. This part of our body should not be overlooked, however, since we depend on it for nearly every aspect of our lives. Whether it's working on the computer or lifting up bags, our wrist are the [...]
When to Utilize Hot or Cold Therapy for an Injury
When treating an injury such as a pulled muscle or sprained ankle, hot or cold therapy is often utilized. When using this type of therapy on an injury, many people are often unsure on which type of therapy they should use. The following outlines when to use either hot or cold therapy. (more...)