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  • How Does Physical Therapy Help With Rheumatoid Arthritis?

    If you have rheumatoid arthritis (RA), managing symptoms like joint pain, swelling, and stiffness will often involve a multi-layered approach that includes not just medication but also physical therapy (PT) and at-home recovery strategies. PT preserves range of motion, reduces fatigue, and eases symptoms of RA so you can move with less pain and feel better.

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  • Knee problems tend to flare up as you age an orthopedic specialist explains available treatment options

    Knee injuries are common in athletes, accounting for 41% of all athletic injuries. But knee injuries aren't limited to competitive athletes. In our everyday lives, an accident or a quick movement in the wrong direction can injure the knee and require medical treatment. A quarter of the adult population worldwide experiences knee pain each year

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  • What to Know About Shoulder Sprains and Strains

    Shoulder sprains and strains are both injuries that can happen due to overuse of or trauma to the shoulder. While the symptoms of the two are similar, they involve different types of tissue within your body. Damage to these tissues can make it hard to move and use your shoulder.

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  • Optimizing Knee Positioning During Arthroscopic Knee Surgery

    In this Technical Note, we propose an approach to improve the existing knee positions using a metal round stool as a foot support. The method aims to reduce reliance on human assistants during knee arthroscopy procedures and restore the natural positioning of leg muscles, potentially improving procedural outcomes.

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  • 7 stretching & strengthening exercises for a frozen shoulder

    Frozen shoulder (also known as adhesive capsulitis) is a condition in which the shoulder is stiff, painful, and has limited motion in all directions. Frozen shoulder exercises are usually the cornerstone of treating frozen shoulder. These frozen shoulder exercises will help increase your mobility.

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  • Platelet rich plasma injection in knee osteoarthritis: results after four years.

    To evaluate the short and long term effects of intra-articular injection of PRP on pain and functional status of the knee joint as measured by the Lysholm questionnaire and visual analogic pain scale (VAS).

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  • When Not to Have Rotator Cuff Surgery

    Rotator cuff tears may require surgery to repair, but they can often heal with rest, physical therapy, and medication when needed. Discuss with your orthopedist when to have or not have rotator cuff surgery.

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  • Injuries that can keep Olympians from the gold

    While Olympic athletes can make their sports look effortless, constant overuse of muscles and tendons can lead to big-time injuries that do more than cost them a medal, according to an orthopedic expert from Baylor College of Medicine. And the risks run through all sports—from gymnastics and distance running to swimming.

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  • The 4 Stages of Frozen Shoulder

    The four stages of frozen shoulder include pre-freezing, freezing, frozen, and thawing. These terms describe the typical progression of the condition from early symptoms to recovery.

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  • Causes of Pain Between the Shoulder Blades

    Upper back pain between the shoulder blades has many causes, including muscle strain, herniated discs, arthritis, or, less often, a serious health problem. Treatment for pain between the shoulder blades depends on the cause but frequently includes stretching and medications for pain.

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