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Why Does My Hand Fall Asleep at Night?
Waking up with a numb or tingling hand is a common complaint. It might be more than an awkward sleeping position if it happens often. Depending on the nerve being compressed, your symptoms may vary.
Common Causes:
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: The median nerve is susceptible to compression at various points along the upper extremity. When the nerve[…]
Gymnasts: How Do You Know It’s Time To See A PT?
By Kenzie Fauset, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS
You’ve hit your kip a thousand times, but today it feels off. Your beam series is shaky, your landings aren’t as solid, and skills you’ve nailed for months suddenly feel harder. That’s not just a tough mental day in the gym, it could be your body telling you it’s time to see a[…]
Returning to Sport After Knee Surgery: It’s Not Just About the ACL
Everyone loves to talk about ACL injuries, and truly, we as physical therapists unfortunately see a lot of them. But if you’ve had knee surgery for a different kind of injury of the knee, (like a MCL or PCL injury), your recovery matters just as much. These injuries come with their own challenges, and the[…]
How do I do a self-breast exam?
As a breast cancer rehab specialist, I encourage women to check their breasts once a month to stay familiar with how their bodies normally look and feel. Finding changes early gives you more options for care and a better chance at positive outcomes.
A self-exam only takes a few minutes, and it’s an effective way to stay[…]
What Is Fascia, and Why Should You Care About It?
By: Brad Day, PT, DPT, FAFS
When most people think of physical therapy, they think about muscles, joints, and bones. But there’s another system in the body that plays a major role in how we move and feel, and it often flies under the radar. It’s called fascia.
Understanding fascia can help explain why some patients feel restricted even when their[…]
Why Physical Therapy After Breast Reconstruction Surgery Matters
By: Julie Kresl, PT
After you have surgery, like breast reconstruction surgery, it’s so important to come to physical therapy. You might wonder what to expect after surgery and how physical therapy can help. Let’s walk through what you may experience and what we focus on together in physical therapy to help you heal and move forward.
Please keep in mind[…]
Returning to Work After Breast Cancer
By Madison Parks, PT, DPT, OCS
Going back to work while you’re still healing from breast cancer is hard. You’re expected to jump back into meetings, keep up with responsibilities, and act like you’re back to normal when you’re anything but. That’s why rehab during this time has to be specific. Every body, every surgery, every job is different. We[…]
Athletes, Struggling to Jump High Enough? Here’s Your Fix
By: Becca Sutton, PT, DPT, MSC, ATC
Whether you’re going up for a rebound in basketball, spiking in volleyball, or going up for a header in soccer, your vertical jump can change the game. Without the right strength and mobility, athletes often compensate with poor mechanics that can limit performance and even increase injury risk.
Becca Sutton, PT, DPT, MSC, ATC[…]
Why does my body hurt? What is the science behind pain?
By: Gail Kaiser, PT, OCS, TPS, CSCS
You stub your toe on the bedframe. “OUCH!” you shout, rushing to grab ice for the throbbing ache. That sharp pain is your body’s built-in warning system: Something’s wrong—stop what you’re doing or get help! Without this alarm, we wouldn’t know when we were sick, injured, or in danger. As C.S. Lewis once[…]
World Physical Therapy Day: Our Neighbors, Our Teammates, Our Therapists, Our Support
At Spooner, physical and occupational therapists aren’t only in the clinic treating injuries. They are an active part of the neighborhoods they serve. On World Physical Therapy Day, we’re reminded that our therapists are also the coaches on the sidelines, the mentors helping students grow, the providers helping athletes stay healthy, and the people standing beside families through their toughest[…]
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