Total knee replacement surgery is a common procedure performed when a condition such as osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis has damaged the knee to the point that daily activities are difficult to perform. During surgery, the ends of the bones that form the knee joint are...
Dry needling has been used as an effective treatment for chronic pain since the 1940’s but has gained a recent popularity as less traditional approaches to therapy become more and more mainstream. In the past when an athlete was injured, the traditional diagnosis to aid the...
Cheerleading requires precision, teamwork, intricate skill and balance, making it a very popular competitive sport. It’s a great group sport and a great way to stay fit, but it’s also risky, which is why it's important to know the proper cheerleading safety guidelines. While common...
When everyone else in the world hear the words “winter sports,” they imagine snowboarding, skiing, and sledding. When people in Mississippi hear the words “winter sports,” they only imagine one thing: basketball. With the football season coming to a close, we’re ready channel all our...
[caption id="attachment_1231" align="aligncenter" width="182" caption="Image: http://www.pbs.org"][/caption] October is Physical Therapy Month! This is a time to reflect and recognize the life changing effects physical therapy can have on people's’ lives. If you’ve ever had surgery or were injured, you’ve probably seen first hand what a difference...
We are huge advocates of exercise. It is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle, but, like anything in life, it can be taken too far. Throughout college, I had many friends who were avid gym attendees. They were determined to not gain the dreaded freshman...
The winter season often brings out the hibernation mode in us. We don’t want to get up because we are warm and comfy under the blankets. Excuses tend to pile up like pies on the dessert table. Don’t let winter over take your exercise regimen!...
Finally! You have reached the moment you have been waiting weeks or even months for. Your physical therapy sessions have come to an end. (Don’t worry. We know you love us. We’ll miss you, too.) But what now? Do you just stop the exercises or...
We absolutely love what we do because it helps people lead healthier, happier, and fuller lives. We have a passion for helping people, and seeing a patient walk out of our door pain free is the most gratifying feeling we could experience. With National Physical Therapy...
Feeling a pain in your calf? How about your shoulder? For many people who are active, these pains will occur at some point or another. They are called overuse injuries, and they pretty much stink. So what exactly is an overuse injury? In the simplest terms, it...