Shoulder pain can sneak up on you slowly or hit you all at once. One day it might be a dull ache when you reach overhead. The next day, it’s sharp pain when you try to lift groceries, sleep on your side, or get dressed. When that happens, most people start looking for answersâand fast. […]
If you’ve been hitting the gym, recovering from an injury, or wondering how to maintain muscle strength as you age, you’ve probably heard about creatine. But there’s a lot of confusion out there. Some people swear by it, while others worry about risks like kidney damage. As physical therapists, our goal is to help you […]
Shoulder pain can be confusing and frustrating. It might come on suddenly after lifting something heavy, or it may slowly build over months without a clear cause. When people search online or talk to friends, they often hear a mix of stories, advice, and warningsâmany of which may not actually be true. These myths can […]
Shoulder pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical care and a leading cause of missed work and limitations in daily activity across the US. Research suggests that shoulder pain affects up to one in four adults at any given time, with lifetime prevalence estimates as high as one in three. For […]
Exercise is increasingly recognized as a vital component of cancer care, moving from a fringe recommendation to a central pillar in both prevention and treatment. Experts like Dr. Kerry Courneya highlight that effortful exercise offers significant benefits not only for cancer but also for overall health, impacting the cardiovascular, muscular, and immune systems, thus reducing […]
When most people think about exercise, they imagine building strong muscles, improving balance, or maybe boosting sports performance. Working out is great for the body–after all, that's why doctors and physical therapists recommend it so often for injury recovery, heart health, and staying active as we age. But did you know that exercise can benefit […]
Aging is a part of life, but did you know that how we age can be shaped by our choices? As more people reach their golden years, it's not just wrinkles and gray hair that we need to think about. Serious health risks start cropping up as we get older, too. In fact, by 2050, […]
Your hip is built like a ballâandâsocket joint, designed to move smoothly whether you’re walking, squatting, or sprinting. But for adults with a condition called femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) syndrome, that motion becomes anything but smooth. FAI syndrome happens when the top of the thigh bone (the femur) and the rim of the hip socket (the […]
When someone receives a cancer diagnosis, their primary focus is typically on treating the disease itself with interventions like surgery, chemotherapy, radiation. But what many might not realize is how cancer can affect the mind in addition to the body. Survivors frequently face emotional challenges such as anxiety, depression, and feelings of helplessness. These mental […]
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common joint problems in the world, affecting millions of people globally. It's a condition in which the cartilage–the smooth, protective tissue covering the ends of bones in your knee–starts to break down. This leads to pain, stiffness, swelling, and problems with walking or climbing stairs. For many […]
