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Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a condition that affects many individuals. This condition is a common cause of knee pain and disability in older adults. Options for interventions are often limited to drug therapy for pain relief, physical therapy, recurring injections and surgical interventions. The prevalence of knee OA is continuing to increase and researchers [...]

Are you in pain? Have you had an MRI? Do the results from the MRI tell the whole story? Recent studies show that a large percentage of people with positive pathology in their MRI actually have no pain and experience no decrease in quality of life. Here are some statistics related to patients obtaining [...]

Can my diet influence my pain? This is a question many may not think to ask, but it's an extremely relevant issue when it comes to managing your pain and healing your body from an injury. Food nourishes our body, so choosing nutrient dense foods provides our body with the nutrients to heal. Nutrient [...]

Do you have pain in the back of your lower leg with prolonged walking, running, cycling, or jumping activities? You may have an issue with your Achilles tendon. The Achilles tendon is located on the back of leg just above the heel. It is the largest tendon in the body and therefore is capable [...]

Laser may seem like a farfetched idea for physical therapy, but these lasers are different than you might think. These are not laser pointers people use to entertain their pets, or the lasers used for surgical procedures or tattoo removal. These are class 4 cold lasers used to improve the benefits of therapy. Class [...]

First of all, what is osteoarthritis? This is a term commonly used by orthopedic doctors and physical therapists, but what does it refer to? Osteo means bone, and arthritis means inflammation in the joint. This condition is also referred to degenerative joint disease or "wear and tear" on the joint. Osteoarthritis is often unavoidable [...]