This time in PT News we recap what our clinics have been posting throughout April 2021. We are excited to bring you current physical therapy-based posts featuring published articles from PTandMe partnering clinics!
1. Physical Therapy Can Relieve Your Arthritis Pain in These 4 Ways
Written by Cornerstone Physical Therapy with multiple locations throughout Ohio.
Physical therapy is one of the highest-rated treatments for arthritis pain. While so many people think of physical therapy as a treatment for following an injury or after a devastating health condition like a heart attack or stroke, utilizing physical therapy for arthritis pain is both highly effective and recommended. Read more
2. What is Proprioception Injury Prevention?
Written by O.S.R. Physical Therapy, an outpatient physical therapy practice with 4 locations in Minneapolis.
Proprioception injury prevention is simply using your body’s sense of orientation to prevent an injury. Thinking about how you’re moving, what’s around you, and your position can help you stay clear of acute injuries. Acute sports injuries are some of the most painful injuries for an athlete. An injury is physically painful. But, it can also be emotionally painful as you’re sidelined for days and even months until you recover. Read more
3. Second ACL Tear 7 Times More Likely in Young Athletes
Written by Custom Physical Therapy, an outpatient physical therapy group with 3 locations near Reno, NV.
If you return to knee-strenuous sporting activities (e.g. soccer, volleyball) within 9 months of your ACL reconstruction and you are 25 years old or younger, you are 7 times more likely to sustain a second ACL tear! Those who returned to their sport 12 months after surgery fared substantially better. Read more
We hope you enjoyed our picks for the PT News April 2021 edition.