October 18th, 2009
Do you wish to know what is orthopedic physical therapy? This branch of physical therapy focuses on the problems from the muscular skeletal system (muscles, bones, ligaments or tendons). Physical therapy in this area deals with diagnosing, managing and [...] Continue Reading…
Tags: deficiencies, electrical stimulation, heat therapy, muscular skeletal system, orthopedic patients, orthopedic physical therapy, physical therapist, skeletal systems, sonogram, surgical procedures
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October 18th, 2009
What is physical therapy? If this is a question that bothers you, read this little article to find out about it. This health care specialty deals with the disorders of the muscular and skeletal systems which interfere with and [...] Continue Reading…
Tags: flexibility, gross motor skills, integration approach, muscle groups, occupational therapy, physical exercise, physical therapy, skeletal systems
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February 19th, 2010
I know there is really a whole lot of various kinds like occupational but what are the rest and what are there work descriptions? I went to physical therapy and I went into my hospital within the wellness and [...] Continue Reading…
Tags: athletic training, fitness center, health and fitness, job descriptions, physical therapy
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February 9th, 2010
I broke my femur september 10 in the football accident. I’ve been likely to physical therapy twice a week for close to Two months. I can bend my leg close to 110 degrees. Another I could possibly get 135. [...] Continue Reading…
Tags: anesthesia, femur, manipulation, physical therapists, physical therapy, struggle
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November 27th, 2009
I am a college student who is interested in becoming a physical therapist. I have read that students need to obtain a bachelors degree before being accepted into a physical therapy program at a university. What I [...] Continue Reading…
Tags: bachelors degree, becoming a physical therapist, interior design, multimedia art, physical therapy program, science classes
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November 17th, 2009
Plyometrics is the name for a type of exercise that is designed to increase intensity or explosive power in certain muscle groups. This kind of training is used to increase the power of a boxer’s punch or the force [...] Continue Reading…
Tags: fitness regimen, motor performance, muscle groups, physical fitness, plyometric exercises, plyometric training, vertical jump
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November 15th, 2009
I am a Chinese majoring in Nursing and have got my bachelor’s degree in Medical Science in China. And this fall, I am going to join a PhD program in Rehabilitation Science (not physical therapy) of a university in [...] Continue Reading…
Tags: medical science, phd program, physical therapy, rehabilitation science
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November 14th, 2009
Many people suffer from chronic pain due to health conditions such as arthritis and menstrual cramps. while others experience acute pain as a result of injury or surgery. If you’re a pain sufferer, you have plenty of options [...] Continue Reading…
Tags: american chronic pain association, health conditions, pain relief therapies, pain relievers, patient history
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November 7th, 2009
I was wondering what is required to become a physical therapists. For example degrees, internships, licenses etc. Also is there some colleges that have better than normal programs for physical therapy?
Tags: colleges, physical therapists, physical therapy
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October 20th, 2009
I graduate from college in April with a biology degree. I want to work a year before going back to grad school for physical therapy. What kind of job can I get in physical therapy without being [...] Continue Reading…
Tags: biology degree, grad school, job, physical therapy assistant
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October 20th, 2009
If you hurt all over your body, and frequently feel exhausted, gone through numerous tests to find out what is wrong with you and even then, your doctor can’t find anything specifically wrong with you; your pain may very [...] Continue Reading…
Tags: chronic pain, fatigue, fibromyalgia, headaches, muscles, pelvic area, sleep disturbances, tender points
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October 18th, 2009
Understanding the Causes of Back Pain
An aching back is a problem suffered by more than 50% of American adults. According to the American Chiropractic Association, it is estimated that over 80% of Americans will suffer from back pain at [...] Continue Reading…
Tags: chronic back pain, coccydynia, coccyx, degenerative arthritis of the spine, osteoarthritis, severe back pain, spinal disc
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