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IT Band Injuries: What You Need to Know

April 12, 2021 By Shanita Banks

a person experiencing knee pain

Many new runners underestimate how much training and strength is needed to prevent injury. While running seems like a low-risk activity, it can strain the muscles and joints in your body. Building flexibility and strength is the key to avoid injuries such as IT band syndrome.

Let’s take a closer look at what this condition is and how to prevent it so you can avoid downtime during the running season.

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Managing Osteoarthritis in the Long-Term with Physical Therapy

April 12, 2021 By Shanita Banks

a person working with a physical therapist to manage osteoarthritis

With the ongoing pandemic, we see a massive shift towards sedentary lifestyles. Among other downsides and health risks, a sedentary lifestyle can also increase the chances of developing osteoarthritis or aggravating existing symptoms of osteoarthritis.

According to the CDC, more than 23 percent of adults in the US have arthritis. Moreover, 1 in 4 adults with arthritis report extreme joint pain that has made it difficult to carry out routine work and engage in activities.

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Post Menopause And The Crucial Benefits Of Physical Therapy

April 10, 2021 By Shanita Banks

Lets look at some of the benefits physical therapy brings in the life of menopausal women:

Post Menopause And The Crucial Benefits Of Physical Therapy

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How Physical Therapy Boosts Mental Health

April 10, 2021 By Shanita Banks

Studies shows that exercise can treat mild to moderate depression as effectively as antidepressant medications.

Physical therapy for mental health

 

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Hot or Cold: What’s the Best for Back Injuries?

April 10, 2021 By Shanita Banks

https://hhands.net/sprained-ankles-the-most-common-sporting-injury/

Back injuries aren’t just painful; they’re also crippling. Many of the things we do, from sitting to bending over, depend on the health of our back musculature and bones. When these fail, we get injured. The ensuant pain and dependence on others tend to be intolerable, so we seek ways to remedy the injury.

Two of the most common home remedies are icing and heating the back. However, it’s not always apparent which treatment to opt for; in fact, making the wrong choice can worsen your pain. Here’s when to use heat or ice to remedy your back pain.

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Sprained Ankles: The Most Common Sporting Injury

April 10, 2021 By Shanita Banks

A person on a skateboard

Ankle sprains aren’t exclusive to professional athletes. If you’ve recreationally played sports, jog or exercise, or even if you’ve just tripped, you’ve probably run into a sprained ankle at least once. In fact, even if you walk, you’re at risk of sustaining an ankle sprain. For instance, women that walk in high heels are at greater risk of spraining their ankles (they’re also generally at a higher risk than men).

However, ankle sprains are still especially prevalent in sports. They’re responsible for approximately 15% of all sports injuries. Here’s how ankle sprains occur, how to prevent them, and how a physical therapist can help.

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