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Cold Compression vs. Whole Body Cryotherapy Chamber

Cold Compression vs. Whole Body Cryotherapy Chamber : Cryotherapy chambers have a benefit, but when seeking relief from a chronic pain or injury, using a cold-compression device will be more effective in the long run.

How to Treat Chronic Headache Disorder

physical therapy modalities for chronic headache pain Chronic headaches can be incredibly debilitating. Headache disorders are the most under-recognized and under-treated issue in rehabilitation . However, headache disorders are the most common disorder of the nervous system. From painful to disabling headache disorders are known as: migraine, tension-type headache, and cluster headache. Additionally, headaches can also be a secondary issue to another disorder which can lead to a heavy reliance and overuse of medication. Migraines are caused when an area deep in the brain is activated which leads to the release of pain-producing inflammatory chemicals effecting the nerves and blood vessels of the head. Chronic headaches can be caused by myriad circumstances including these most common events: Eye fatigue from computer overuse Poor posture Nerve Impingement Inadequate sleep Overexertion in physical activity Headache disorders are a public health issue leading t

Physical Therapy for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

the evolving care for patients with dpn One of the long term effects of Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), a condition caused by long-term high blood sugar levels, is debilitating nerve damage. More than half of patients who have Diabetes will suffer from some form of neuropathy. The most common form of diabetic neuropathy is peripheral neuropathy which affects the legs, feet, toes, hands, and arms. ( source ) Sometimes patients won’t have symptoms associated with their neuropathy while others may suffer from one or a combination of the following issues: numbness or insensitivity to either pain or changes in temperature tingling, burning, or prickling sensation in the extremities acute, sharp pains or cramps in the extremities extreme sensitivity to touch reduced balance and coordination Skin ulcers on the feet are a common side effect of Diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Reducing activity and staying off the feet is the most common course of action for thos

Physical Therapy for Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy

Physical Therapy for Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy : Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy is an under-recognized side-effect of cancer treatment that has the ability to affect a patient’s quality of life long after cancer-treatment has been concluded.

Ultrasound and Electrical Therapy in the Treatment of Common Workplace Complaints

Adult Americans who are employed full time report working an average of 47 hours per week , which equates to nearly six days a week, according to the Gallup Poll. These hours reported are more than an hour and a half more then what workers reported a decade ago and continues to climb. What’s more, 4 out of 10 employed workers actually log 50+ hours on the job. While there are many workplace injuries that can lead to disability, office workers face a different type of injury that is a result of sitting for long periods of time with extended hours working on a computer or phone. Some of the most common workplace injuries are: Low Back Pain Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Headaches Neck Pain & Shoulder Pain Lateral Epicondylitis Workplace injuries cost an average of $250 billion annually. When office workers suffer from these types of injuries, it can lead to: Loss of work Increased medical costs for both the worker and employee Decreased ability to perform j

Treating Hip Pain with Physical Therapy

Here’s the good news: we’re living longer. Here’s the bad news: we need to change our sedentary lifestyle, stat. Hip replacements are on the rise. Right now, there are about 175,000 hip replacements performed a year. That number is expected to rise 174% in the next 20 years. A physical therapist can help identify the source of your hip pain and provide recommendations for relief The hip is the body’s largest joint. You can thank that ball and socket joint for the fluidity of motion you have when you’re out on the dance floor or going for a run. Now, whenever you use the hip, a cushion of cartilage helps prevent friction as the hip bone moves in its socket. The hips were built for durability, but that doesn’t make them indestructible. With use and age, the cartilage wears down or becomes damaged. Sometimes, the muscles and tendons will be overused. And, with age and the onset of osteoporosis, the hip bone can be fractured during a fall. Any of these conditions can lea