Physical theraphy Archives

Concussions and Repeated Minor Head Traumas

Concussions & Repeated Minor Head Traumas The effects of concussions have rightfully been the focus of an increasing amount of press over the last several years. Some stories are particularly disturbing: the motor deficits seen with boxer Muhammed Ali, incidences of suicides and depression suffered…

Hip Labral Repair Rehabilitation: What To Expect

by rehab_adminSeptember 17, 2013

Hip Labral Repair Rehabilitation, Home Service, Home Therapy, Physical Therapy

The Hip Labral is a cartilaginous ring that extends around the outside of the hip socket as seen in the illustration below. Hip labral tears manifest as sharp, nagging pain deep in the hip or the groin areas. Pain associated with a hip labral tear may…

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)

by rehab_adminSeptember 10, 2013

Home Service, Physical Therapy, Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a common, chronic polyarthritis which may be classified as a diffuse, multi-system, connective tissue disease. The hallmarks of RA are positive testing for immunoglobulin M (IgM) rheumatoid factor; bilateral, usually symmetrical joint disease; erosive changes noted radiographically; and persistent inflammatory synovitis.…