Tennis elbow—or lateral epicondylitis—is a frustrating and painful condition that affects far more people than just athletes. If you’ve been dealing with aching, burning, or weakness in the outside of your elbow, you’re not alone. The good news? There are highly effective, evidence-based physical therapy treatments available that don’t involve rest alone or relying on painkillers.
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Maximizing Your Physical Therapy Benefits: A Guide to Understanding and Utilizing Your Health Insurance
Navigating Your Insurance: A Road-map to Maximize Your Physical Therapy Benefits November and December present a golden opportunity to proactively invest in your health without straining your finances. As the year approaches its conclusion, it’s not uncommon for individuals to discover that they’ve successfully met their insurance deductible or out-of-pocket maximum. This achievement signifies a
How to Improve Your Balance By Increasing Your Core Strength
The relationship between core strength and balance is something that has been widely discussed within the physical therapy field for several years. Your trunk contains multiple core muscles that work to prevent physically limiting conditions, such injuries, lower back pain, or balance and gait disorders. When your core is strong, it helps keep you upright
Unlocking the Cycle of Recurring Injuries: Causes, Prevention, and Rehabilitation
Understanding Recurring Injuries: A Closer Look at Common Sites Causes: In our quest to comprehend recurring injuries, we’ve tapped into the expertise of Andrew Parrella, DPT. Recurrent injuries often strike at areas like ankles, knees, and shoulders. Let’s delve into their origins, ways to ward them off, and how to reclaim a pain-free, active life.