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A swollen knee occurs when excess fluid collects in or around the knee joint due to injury, overuse, or underlying medical conditions. Read More
Knee pain during bending and straightening often indicates conditions like patellofemoral syndrome, patellar tendonitis, or osteoarthritis, which affect the kneecap area and Read More
Inner knee pain when driving is often caused by prolonged sitting, repetitive motions, and poor posture. It can result from conditions like Read More
Hip pain diagnosis involves identifying the source by location, symptoms, and special tests. A diagnostic chart helps clinicians categorize pain as intra-articular (Read More
A bony lump on the kneecap without pain is often a sign of conditions like Osgood Schlatter disease, prepatellar bursitis, or osteophytes. Read More
Bumpy shin bones without pain are typically caused by normal anatomical variations, previous injuries, or conditions like Osgood-Schlatter disease. Most cases are Read More
A hard lump on the shin bone is most commonly caused by Osgood-Schlatter disease, trauma, cysts, or inflammatory conditions like erythema nodosum. Read More
The FITT Principle is a simple but powerful framework for designing effective exercise programs. It stands for Frequency (how often you exercise), Read More
As a physical therapist specializing in senior care, I often encounter elderly individuals who appear to be chewing without any food in Read More
As a physical therapist with years of experience working with seniors, I often get asked about Medicare coverage for various care options. Read More
As a physical therapist with years of experience in senior care, I’m often asked about the legal and ethical aspects of Read More
As a physical therapist specializing in senior care, I often get asked about the costs associated with in-home care services. One of Read More
As a physical therapist specializing in senior care, I often encounter questions about the legal rights and capabilities of individuals with dementia. Read More
As a physical therapist specializing in senior care, I often encounter questions about the rights of nursing home residents. One of the Read More
As a physical therapist who has worked with numerous elderly patients transitioning into and living in nursing homes over my 30-year career, Read More
Dementia is a challenging condition, both for the person living with it and their loved ones. Communication can become difficult as the Read More
As a physical therapist who works with many dementia patients, caregivers and family members frequently ask me for ideas on things they Read More
As a caregiver for an elderly, chronically ill, or disabled loved one, you have an important and demanding job. Creating and following Read More
Moving a loved one into a nursing home can be an emotional and challenging time. As a physical therapist who works closely Read More
Finding the right gift for your elderly parents can be challenging, especially if they seem to already have everything they could possibly Read More
Buying gifts for 70 year old women can seem challenging. At this stage of life, they likely already have most of what they Read More
Buying gifts for senior citizens can be tricky, especially if you’re on a budget. As we age, practical gifts often become Read More
As we age, it’s common to experience aches and pains in various parts of our bodies. One area that is especially Read More
As we age, it’s common to lose muscle mass and strength in our legs. This can make daily activities like walking, Read More
Falling can happen to anyone at any age. As we get older, falls become more common and can result in serious injuries. Read More
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Deciding to move an aging parent into a new home can be an emotionally and logistically challenging process. As loved ones get Read More
As men pass the age of 50, they often find they have more free time than ever before. Children grow up and move Read More
As our parents get older, it becomes more important than ever to cherish the time we have together. Their mobility may become Read More
As we age, it becomes increasingly important to keep our minds active and engaged to maintain cognitive health. Card games provide a Read More
Getting bored is a common problem many seniors face, especially if they live alone. With more free time and reduced mobility, finding Read More
The loss of a loved one is always difficult. In the midst of grieving, there are many practical matters that must be Read More
As we age, it’s common for elderly adults to experience a decreased appetite that can lead to unwanted weight loss, malnutrition Read More
As a physical therapist who works with seniors, I’m often asked where older adults tend to spend their free time. From Read More
As children of aging parents, one of our biggest fears is that our loved ones could fall victim to scams that target Read More
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a physical therapist and a physiotherapist? Though the terms are sometimes used interchangeably, Read More
Lateral epicondylitis, or “tennis elbow,” is an irritation of the insertion of the wrist extensors on the lateral epicondyle of the humerus. Read More
The shoulder is the most movable joint in the body allowing multiple planes of movement. Muscles, tendons, and ligaments hold the humeral Read More
Shoulder pain is one of the most common problems affecting the joints and muscles of the human body. According to the American Read More
Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition characterized by stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint. It occurs when Read More
Lumbar decompression surgery, which includes procedures like laminectomy and discectomy, is often used to treat back pain and sciatica caused by conditions Read More
Low back pain (LBP) is a common life experience and is the most common musculo-skeletal cause of disability experienced by adults. LBP Read More
Low back pain (LBP) is common. It is cited as affecting about 84% of all adults at some point in their lives. The Read More
Low back pain (LBP) is a very common life experience that is estimated to affect 84% of adult Americans at any given time. 85% Read More
The opioid epidemic is one of the most devastating public health crises facing the United States. According to recent 2021 data from the Read More
I woke this morning to a beautiful white blanket of snow in the backyard with heavy snow still accumulating. It was a Read More
Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a physical therapist? As someone who has been working in this field for Read More
The acronym PRICE (Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) has been the standard of care in acute soft tissue management for decades. Recently, Read More
Physical therapy plays a vital role in helping people recover from injury, illness, and disability through movement, hands-on care, and patient education. Read More
Falls are a major threat to the health and independence of older adults. Over 3 million older adults go to emergency departments for Read More
I was visiting a seasoned and talented orthopedic surgeon the other day, as I often do when I have slow days in Read More
Joint replacement surgery is one of the most successful interventions in all of medicine. The American Joint Replacement Registry’s (AJRR) 2022 annual Read More
Pain in the Achilles tendon is relatively common in recreational exercisers, individuals active in sports, and even in inactive individuals. Overusing a Read More
Groin strains are a common sports injury, estimated to account for 10% of all sports injuries. Sports involving running, changing direction, and kicking Read More
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is defined as idiopathic pain arising from the anterior knee that is of otherwise unknown origin. PFPS is Read More
So I was visiting a referral clerk at a busy orthopedic practice in my local area and discovered she was suffering from Read More
Cross training, or cross conditioning, refers to combining multiple types of physical exercise and activities in a training regimen. It involves training Read More
Resistance training, often referred to as strength training or weight training, is an important component of a well-rounded fitness program. For beginners, Read More
More than 40 million people in the United States run regularly. Although there are many health benefits from running, there is also a Read More
WHO and the US Department of Health and Human Services issue physical activity guidelines. Here are the guidelines by the WHO for Read More
Obesity is a huge problem in our country (pardon the pun). More than 1/3 of adult Americans are obese. In Oklahoma, where I Read More
Lateral ankle sprains (LAS) account for 10-30% of all sports injuries, and are also common in non-athletic populations. Recurrent LAS are common, Read More
According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, 636,000 arthroscopic knee surgeries are performed every year in the United States. The majority of Read More
Back surgery should be a last resort for most people who suffer back pain and sciatica. For some patients who have failed Read More
So you have developed a pain in your wrist or hand. This pain may be hindering your ability to bear weight through Read More
Not now, honey! I’ve got a headache!” How many spouses have heard that line before? Headaches are very common. In fact, Read More
Have you ever experienced pain in the outer part of your hip or thigh that is tender to the touch, making it Read More
Are you one of the odd balls that have pain in the upper/mid back? Just kidding! This part of the spine Read More
Compression of the median nerve at the wrist results in carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), a common disorder.CTS is said to affect 1 Read More
So you are having neck pain… Well, you are not alone. It is estimated that around 20% of the adult population will suffer Read More
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