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Manual Physical Therapy for Pain Relief

Manual medicine is one of many physical therapy techniques used to treat muscle spasms and joint dysfunctions, those that use manual therapy often use those methods in conjunction with manual rehabilitation efforts. Manual Physical Therapy This type of therapy is one that involves practitioners using their hands instead of a machine or other device to […]

Morton’s Neuroma

Improving the Effectiveness of Clinical Trials for Chronic Pain Sufferers

Clinical research gives us the best possible information about how best to treat individual patients. What Research Is Appropriate for Evidence-Based Medicine? Evidence-based medicine requires published, peer-reviewed research that doctors of treatment plans can evaluate and verify. Ideally, the authors of the research should support their findings with randomized clinical trials. Trials generally provide ample […]

Comparing Two Types of Programs That Can Help Athletes Who Have Injured Hamstrings

When an athlete’s hamstring becomes injured, the individual will experience tightness that significantly restricts the person’s movements and severe pain that occurs while the muscles contract. The person may choose a rehabilitation program that requires eccentric training, or the athlete can participate in a program that strengthens the muscles of the core and enhances the […]

The Myth of Core Stability

If you have a problem with pain in your back, you may have been to improve stability around the midsection. However, this advice may not be as helpful as it sounds. Examining the Core of the Problem Where did the idea of a weak core causing pain in your back come from? Eyal Lederman examined […]

Shockwave Therapy Helps Patients With Frozen Shoulders

Numerous people suffer from a health problem known as “frozen shoulder“ or adhesive capsulitis. This condition inflicts substantial amounts of pain and makes it harder to move joints. Fortunately, a recent study reveals that extracorporeal shockwave therapy can deliver relief. The ailment makes it difficult to work or exercise Patients frequently experience considerable discomfort Hard […]

Manual Therapy and Athletic Injury Rehabilitation

Gait Analysis

Understanding And Dealing With Repetitive Strain Injuries

Postpartum Low Back Pain and Postpartum Pelvic Pain