Muscle pain can make everyday movement, exercise, and physical activity more difficult. When pain is related to an injury, overuse, or musculoskeletal condition, physical therapy may use several different techniques to help improve how a patient moves and feels.
If you have ever seen an athlete sitting in a pair of large compression boots after a workout, you may have wondered: Do compression boots actually help recovery, or do they just feel good?
Muscle loss is a common concern during rehabilitation.
Recovering from surgery is not only about allowing the body to heal. It is also about gradually restoring strength, movement, coordination, and confidence.
If you have ever experienced swelling, soreness, or pain after an injury, you may have heard that laser therapy can reduce inflammation. But what does the research actually say?
If you have experienced persistent pain, muscle weakness, or difficulty activating a muscle after an injury or surgery, your physical therapist may recommend electrical stimulation as part of your rehabilitation program.
If you are dealing with muscle or joint pain, you may have heard about laser therapy as a non-invasive treatment option. But does therapeutic laser therapy actually help with pain?
If you have ever seen a physical therapist use a specialized metal or plastic tool along a muscle, tendon, or other soft tissue, you may have wondered what they were doing.
If you have ever seen a patient wearing inflatable compression boots after a workout or physical therapy session, you may have wondered what they actually do.
If you have ever heard of blood flow restriction training, you may have wondered how exercising with a cuff around your arm or leg could actually help you get stronger.