Physical therapy for osteoarthritis managment
Osteoarthritis of the knee is often seen in individuals between 60 and 90 years of age. According to available data, 30% of people of this age experience certain problems due...
Paralysis from spinal cord injuries
Spinal Cord Injury Leads to ParalysisSpinal cord trauma is the medical term for all kinds of damage to the spinal cord. The cord may be injured directly or indirectly, perhaps...
Surgery is the only aviable treatment for syringomyelia
Syringomyelia is one of the most severe conditions affecting the spinal cord. It is characterized by formation of a cyst or cavity within the spinal cord. This cyst is medically...
Degenerative disc disease and physical therapy
Degenerative disc disease is not a disease but rather a set of changes that occur in the spinal discs as a person grows older. These changes are considered to be...
Foot injuries from running
Running is a sport which is quite hard on the body. However, the passion for running that many people experience helps them overcome such dangerous trait of this activity. Nevertheless...
Periodic paralysis types and treatments
Periodic Paralysis Begins before Third Decade of LifeAll different instances of periodic paralysis arecharacterized by episodes of muscle weakness. It is normal to maintain strengthbetween attacks of paralysis. Some forms...
Importance of physical therapy in neck pain managment
Pain in the neck is felt quite often. There is a variety of reasons why it occurs. The first thought that every person gets when experiencing pain in the neck...
Physical therapy: Managing Parkinson's disease
Parkinson's disease is a neurological disorder characterized by tremors and difficulty with movement, walking and coordination. The disease is classified as degenerative and affects the central nervous system. The reason...
Physical therapy for spine: Scoliosis managment
When a person’s spine is not straight but rather curved from one side to the other, that person is considered to be suffering from a certain condition called scoliosis. This...
Myofascial pain syndrome and physical therapy
What is myofascial pain?Myofascial pain is a relatively common medical condition characterized as a painful sensation and it affects a large number of people everywhere around the world. This type...