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  • Rebuilding Your Life: A Guide to Post-Surgical Rehabilitation After Thoracic Spine Surgery

    Posted in: Diagnosis | Posted on: 02-Jan-2025

    Post-surgical rehabilitation is a crucial phase of recovery following thoracic spine surgery. Whether you've undergone surgery for a herniated disc, spinal stenosis, or other spinal conditions, rehabilitation plays a key role in restoring function, minimizing pain, and enhancing your overall quality of life. In this guide, we'll explore post-surgical rehabilitation after thoracic spine surgery, including its goals, components, and the role of physical therapy in ensuring a successful recovery.

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  • Breaking Down Thoracic Degenerative Disc Disease: A Guide to Clarity and Comfort

    Posted in: Diagnosis | Posted on: 01-Jan-2025

    Thoracic Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) is a condition that affects the discs in the thoracic spine, the section of the spine located in the mid-back. This condition involves the gradual deterioration of the intervertebral discs, which can lead to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility in the thoracic region. In this guide, we'll explore thoracic degenerative disc disease, including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and the role of physical therapy in managing this condition effectively.

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  • Thoracic Radiculopathy Uncovered: A Path to Understanding and Recovery

    Posted in: Diagnosis | Posted on: 31-Dec-2024

    Thoracic radiculopathy is a condition characterized by pain, numbness, or weakness in the mid-back and chest region due to compression or irritation of the nerve roots in the thoracic spine. This condition can affect daily activities and overall quality of life. In this guide, we'll explore thoracic radiculopathy, including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and the role of physical therapy in managing this condition effectively.

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  • Navigating Through Thoracic Spinal Stenosis: A Comprehensive Guide

    Posted in: Diagnosis | Posted on: 30-Dec-2024

    Thoracic spinal stenosis is a condition characterized by the narrowing of the spinal canal in the mid-back region, leading to compression of the spinal cord or nerve roots. This can result in pain, numbness, and weakness in the back, chest, and sometimes the legs. In this guide, we'll explore thoracic spinal stenosis, including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and the role of physical therapy in managing this condition effectively.

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  • Demystifying Thoracic Spondylosis: Your Roadmap to Understanding and Care

    Posted in: Diagnosis | Posted on: 27-Dec-2024

    Thoracic spondylosis is a degenerative condition that affects the mid-back region of the spine, involving the gradual wear and tear of the intervertebral discs and facet joints in the thoracic spine. This condition can lead to stiffness, pain, and reduced mobility in the mid-back. In this guide, we'll explore thoracic spondylosis, including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and the role of physical therapy in managing this condition effectively.

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  • Unveiling the Mystery of Thoracic Herniated Disc: A Journey to Relief

    Posted in: Diagnosis | Posted on: 26-Dec-2024

    A thoracic herniated disc occurs when the inner gel-like core of a disc in the thoracic spine (mid-back) bulges or ruptures through the outer layer of the disc, potentially compressing nearby nerves or the spinal cord. While less common than herniated discs in the cervical or lumbar regions, thoracic herniated discs can cause significant pain and discomfort. In this guide, we'll explore thoracic herniated discs, including their causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and the role of physical therapy in managing this condition effectively.

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  • Embracing a Balanced Life with Scoliosis: The Impact of Physical Therapy on Your Journey to Wellness

    Posted in: Diagnosis | Posted on: 25-Dec-2024

    Scoliosis, a complex spinal condition characterized by curvature and rotation, can significantly influence your physical capabilities and quality of life. This comprehensive guide delves into understanding scoliosis and robustly advocates for physical therapy as a pivotal element in managing this condition, enhancing overall well-being, and navigating the path towards a more balanced, active lifestyle.

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  • Pickleball: Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)

    Posted in: Diagnosis | Posted on: 17-Jun-2022

    What is Lateral Epicondylitis? “Tennis Elbow” is caused by overuse of the forearm muscles due to poor body mechanics and overuse, leading to pain, micro-tearing, inflammation, and weakness of the forearm extensor muscles.

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  • Pelvic Floor

    Posted in: Diagnosis | Posted on: 27-Jan-2022

    So you must know a little about physical therapy if you made it to this site, however did you know that there are specialities that exist? There are orthopedics (looking more at the bones and muscle injuries) most people who think of PT are thinking about orthopedics (I.e. healing after ACL repair or you have shoulder pain because of arthritis).

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  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

    Posted in: Diagnosis | Posted on: 21-Jan-2022

    Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is the most common entrapment neuropathy, where common peripheral nerves become compressed.

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