Ankle Sprains The Ankle Is Highly Susceptible To Sprains Ankle sprains occur when one or more of the ligaments around the ankle are overstretched or tear. Ligaments are a fibrous connective tissue that connects two bones providing stability to joints. The ankle is highly susceptible to sprains due to the small size [...]
Be A Smart Shopper When It Comes To Your Health - Update! Insurance and Direct Access Insurance premiums and deductibles are increasing but, yet life goes on and injuries occur. How can you minimize what you spend on your health? Physical therapy is one of those services that require multiple visits per week [...]
Chronic Pain and the Musculoskeletal System The Musculoskeletal System and Chronic Pain View and Download This Brochure If you have any questions or would like to come in to see one of our therapists for a free consultation, email us at info@curacenters.com or call one of our offices [...]
Physical Therapy May Help Diastasis Recti? Diastasis Recti (DR) Suffering from Diastasis Recti? Diastasis Recti (DR) is a separation of the abdominal wall. The linea alba is a thick connective tissue that runs down the midline of the abdomen. This is the area that usually darkens during pregnancy. With constant pressure, the [...]
Compensation After An Injury R.I.C.E. RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation) Hi, I am a physical therapist and I have seen many individuals after an injury. Yes, there is swelling pain and movement compensation. RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation) may be the first line of treatment to reduce pain after ruling [...]
Repetitive Activity, From Low Impact Activities Repetitive activity, from low impact activities (e.g., quilting) to high impact activities (e.g., lifting heavy items at work or home) can put unnecessary strain on the body. This can cause the muscles in the shoulder, specifically the rotator cuff, to become strained. Physical therapy can help [...]
Have You Had A Recent Fall Or Do You Feel Generally Unstable? As we get older, our vision deteriorates and our muscles begin to atrophy due to disuse and our flexibility diminishes. These factors negatively impact our balance. Physical therapy can help by working on your strength and flexibility, improving the way [...]
Do You Suffer From Neck Pain And Or Headaches? Physical therapy can help. Often times, neck pain and headaches are due to poor posture and muscular imbalance, often due to shortened muscles in the front of the body and upper neck muscles and lengthened muscles in the back. If you can improve [...]
Did You Know That A Sedentary Lifestyle Can Put You At Risk For Back Pain? When we sit for long periods of time, certain muscles tend to shorten, other muscles become lengthened and weak, other structures, (e.g., ligaments) can be stretched and disc pressure can also increase. We then develop an imbalance [...]
Why Would You Choose Aquatic Therapy For An Injury? The properties of water have long been known to promote healing, reduce swelling and increase range of motion in an injured area. Buoyancy reduces weight-bearing joint stress. It helps to decompress a joint. Back pain is reduced in the water because buoyancy acts [...]
