Do you find yourself hesitating when stepping over a curb? Have you or a loved one experienced a scary slip, trip, or fall recently? Balance is something we often take for granted until it starts to decline. The ability to stay upright and move confidently is crucial for maintaining independence, activity, and a high quality…
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Persistent pain, stiffness, and restricted movement can severely limit your life. You may have heard of the benefits from physical therapy, but did you know of the specialized field within physical therapy practice under the name of Orthopedic Manual Therapy (OMT)? This specialized, hands-on approach can often make a critical difference in the management of…
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Do you suffer from persistent foot, ankle, knee, hip, or back pain that just won’t go away? The source of your discomfort might not be where you think. The way you walk—your gait—is the foundation of your body’s movement, and even a slight imbalance can cause a chain reaction of pain and dysfunction throughout your…
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Undergoing joint replacement surgery can be a life-changing decision, hoping that it will provide an end to chronic pain and help you return to activities you love. Whether you’re anticipating a total knee replacement, a total hip replacement, a total shoulder replacement, the operating room is only the beginning of the recovery journey. In fact,…
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Resistance training bands are a safe and effective way of strengthening muscles in all patients. As physical therapists know quite well, resistance bands are perhaps the least expensive and most versatile exercise tools for improving muscle strength and flexibility. But what are the benefits of resistance bands? What Are Resistance Bands? These strips and loops…
Read MoreAnkle injuries can end up worse than one might think. While many might assume that something as seemingly minor as an ankle sprain poses little more than an insignificant inconvenience, there is growing evidence that ankle injuries (ranging from simple sprains to fractures) can present serious long-term consequences. It is important to bear in mind…
Read MoreMovement diagnosis tends to slip under the radar. But what is movement diagnosis? Medical diagnoses don’t need much of an introduction. They’re what you get from your doctor when you’re sick. Examples would be influenza, diabetes, or hypertension. They describe the underlying problem that is causing your symptoms. When people feel sick, they know they…
Read MoreECRC Physical Therapy has the LSVT-BIG program. Clinician Audrey Traylor, P.T. of the ECRC Physical Therapy Office in Lisbon has an exciting new certification. Audrey is now a certified clinician of the LSVT-BIG treatment approach. LSVT-BIG is an intensive physical therapy program developed for the treatment of patients with Parkinson’s Disease, and other neurological conditions.…
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Shoulder impingement is a form of inflammation in a small part of your shoulder. It starts as a small sharp pain, but could be painful, stubborn, and downright debilitating. Common in athletes, impingement is caused by overuse. It is important to see a doctor as soon as you show signs of shoulder impingement, but what…
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Lumbar fusion is a serious spinal surgery used to correct problems with vertebrae. Lumbar fusion surgery, done to eliminate pain or restore motion in the back, is common. It is the process of fusing vertebrae together to form into one bone. After going through intense surgery such as this, the healing process takes time. Although…
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