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Pregnancy Related Pelvic and Low Back Pain
Pregnancy Related Pelvic and Low Back Pain Lower back and pelvic pain during pregnancy is a common complaint and can be experienced during any of the trimesters. Between 50 and 70 percent of all pregnant women report having back pain,
Hand Therapy Infographic
Hand Therapy Infographic Hand and Occupational Therapy can not only treat injuries, but prevent them all together. Discover more in this helpful infographic:
Is Juvenile Arthritis a Real Threat?
Is Juvenile Arthritis a Real Threat? When someone says the word “arthritis,” what pops into your mind? Do you ever consider children and arthritis? It’s estimated about 294,000 American children under the age of 18 have arthritis or other rheumatic
Are ACL Injuries More Common in Women?
Are ACL Injuries More Common in Women? Are ACL injuries more common in women? Believe it or not, the answer is yes. Women put greater stress on their knees as a result of differences in biomechanics when compared to men.
What is a Vestibular System Disturbance?
What is a Vestibular System Disturbance? Getting out of bed without stumbling, walking across an uneven surface, transitioning from walking on grass to the sidewalk are easy for most people... unless they have an impaired balance. The vestibular system,
Patient Regains Full Range of Motion in Shoulder with Physical Therapy at Ability Rehabilitation
Patient Regains Full Range of Motion in Shoulder with Physical Therapy at Ability Rehabilitation Michael Stanco received physical therapy at Ability Rehabilitation in Altamonte Springs to regain strength in his arm and shoulder. After an accident left him with
The Importance of Lifting Properly at the Gym
The Importance of Lifting Properly at the Gym Going to the gym is supposed to help you get in shape and make you healthier, right? In fact, the Department of Health and Human Services recommends that healthy adults perform at
Workplace Safety Infographic
Workplace Safety Infographic June is Workplace Safety Month June is Workplace Safety Month and while staying safe at work is typically a priority for employers and employees, injuries can still happen. Below are statistics about workplace injuries and ways
Getting Back in the Game of Life: The Rehab Story of Charles Davis
Getting Back in the Game of Life: The Rehab Story of Charles Davis “A key play for Tennessee - defensive back Charles Davis intercepts the ball!” was something Charles Davis was used to hearing in his younger days as
How To Prevent Back Pain in Your Child
How To Prevent Back Pain in Your Child That’s right! Believe it or not, there is quite a prevalence of back pain in children! Recent research has shown that more than 50% of youths will experience at least one episode
Top 5 Things Patients Ask Before Their First Physical Therapy Appointment
The Top 5 Questions Patients Have Prior to Their First Visit for Physical Therapy Your doctor could suggest physical therapy (PT) following surgery or an accident to help your body restore its strength and natural function. You might
Ankle Injuries: Sprains and Strains
Ankle Injuries: Sprains and Strains Anatomy of the AnkleThe ankle joint is a complex structure, formed by the connection of three bones. The ankle bone is called the talus and the talus fits inside a socket that is