New Pain Management System Offered at ASC Centers Statewide
By Eunice Trotter The pain in Ethel Brewster’s wrists caused her to take painkillers almost daily. After working as a typist for 30 years, she has carpal tunnel. Jonathan Jennings had constant lower back pain, probably from the warehouse work he did for years. And an unsightly appendectomy scar on William Henderson’s stomach was constantly […]
3 Questions About Rehabilitation After Knee Replacement Surgery
You’ve had it! You have lived with your knee pain for years, but you realize your quality of life is suffering. It has become too hard to take the stairs and you’re getting tired of walking like an “old person.” But you are still anxious because there’s much to consider like who is the right […]
Physical Therapy for Knee Pain Relief
Experiencing knee pain in common for adults age 65 and older. Why is this? Well, the main reason for knee pain is simply due to normal wear and tear on this joint. Your joint consists of the ends of bones coated by a protective surface called cartilage, held together by ligaments and lubricated by synovial […]
Top Tips for Healthy Joints
Your joints are the connections between your bones that allow body parts to move, such as your knees, elbows, shoulders and hips. Cartilage and synovial fluid are found within the joints to protect them and keep the bones from rubbing together. However, it’s not uncommon for older adults to experience wear and tear or injuries […]
The Role of Occupational Therapy in Stroke Recovery
In the United States, there are around 7 million stroke survivors living with the effects of stroke, which is the leading cause of disability in adults. However, depending on the severity of the stroke, with the proper rehabilitation 10 percent of stroke survivors recover with no impairments, while 25 percent recover with just minor impairments. […]
Do You Need Hip Replacement Surgery?
Around 90 percent of those who have hip replacement surgeries are able to get back to an active lifestyle. And, these individuals usually feel better than they did prior to surgery, enjoying all the activities they may have been missing due to their chronic hip pain. Total hip replacement surgery is one of the most […]
4 Types of Physical Therapy for Seniors
When seniors are recovering from an illness, injury or surgery, taking part in a senior rehabilitation program is vital to restoring functionality, reducing pain and improving quality of life. Rehabilitation for seniors often includes a mix of physical, occupational and speech therapies all designed with the individual’s specific needs and abilities in mind. “The goal […]
Common Complications from Knee Replacement Surgery
Total Knee Replacement (TKR) surgery is now the most commonly performed elective surgery in the United States. Wear and tear on joints is the most common reason for joint replacement. This happens when years of activities cause the cartilage lining to deteriorate, causing bone to rub on bone, a source of great pain. You could […]
Rehabilitation for Back Pain Relief
While almost everyone experiences back pain at some point throughout their lives, for seniors, it’s a far more common occurrence. Back pain in seniors can be due to a variety of reasons, whether because they suffer from chronic conditions like arthritis or osteoporosis or simply due to just normal wear and tear on the spine. […]
Keeping Knee and Hip Pain in Check
When you suffer from osteoarthritis (OA) in your knees or hips, you are probably used to dealing with daily pain. This pain can make it difficult to complete tasks, move about the house, or even simply get up out of your favorite chair. In many cases, an elective surgery like a knee or hip replacement […]