If you drive the 405, the 5, or the 55 during rush hour, you already know the feeling: you get out of the car after 50 minutes and your lower back feels stiff, achy, and about ten years older than you are. Then you sit at a desk for eight hours and do it all again on the way home.
Athletes are constantly asking their bodies to move, accelerate, decelerate, jump, lift, rotate, and perform at high levels. When pain, stiffness, or limited mobility begins to interfere with movement, physical therapy can use a variety of tools to help an athlete continue progressing.
Blood flow restriction training, commonly called BFR, has become increasingly popular in physical therapy and sports rehabilitation.
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?