Mr. Gabriel Noguez

Arthritis is a type of inflammation at your joint. Specifically, your knee joint does get a lot of wear and tear and depending on how active you are during the day, your arthritis can get exacerbated. Although, arthritis is not fully curable, alleviating the pain through treating the inflammation with cryotherapy, NSAIDs, bracing, therapeutic taping, and strengthening the surrounding muscles can help. Ask your doctor for a referral to see a physical therapist to start you on a plan of care that can help alleviate the arthritis symptoms.

It sure can be effective, especially to get you back to your “A” game. Contact a clinic in your area. Many offer free sports injury assessments. Depending on your state regulations, you may need your primary care doctor’s referral.

Physical therapists are trained in the clinical aspects of common musculoskeletal pathology, musculoskeletal examination, developing a treatment plan and exercise regimen, and physical modalities. PTs have a clinical doctorate degree and are experts at assessing your condition and help you regain maximal functional mobility and independence.

Physiatrists, on the other hand, make and manage medical diagnoses and prescribe the therapies that physical therapists will subsequently perform. The role of the physiatrist is to manage a patient’s medical issues as they participate through the rehabilitation process. A physiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in physical medicine, rehabilitation, and pain medicine.

When you hurt yourself, the injury turns on pain sensors in that area. They send a message in the form of an electrical signal, which travels from nerve to nerve until it reaches your brain. Your brain processes the signal and sends out the message that you hurt. Chronic pain is a result of nerve signals continuing to fire even after you've healed. If you hurt and it doesn’t seem to get better, see your primary care doctor or a pain specialist. They can help you find relief so pain won’t keep you from living your life. Some options include medicine, relaxation therapy, physical therapy, acupuncture, and lifestyle changes, such as getting enough sleep and not smoking.

After an injury, physical therapists work to decrease pain, improve movement, and help kids return to daily activities. They teach kids exercises designed to help them regain strength and range of motion, and also show kids and families how to prevent future injuries. Physical therapists use a variety of treatments to help build strength, improve movement, and strengthen skills needed to complete daily activities.

Physical therapy may be part of a comprehensive treatment plan prescribed by your doctor. Physical therapy includes both passive and active treatments. Passive treatments help to relax you and your body. They also prepare your body for therapeutic exercise, which is the active part of physical therapy. If after you receive therapy, if the pain did not improve overall, then surgery may be an option. There are several types of surgical procedures used in spine surgery, and your spine surgeon will recommend the best procedure to treat your pain. His or her recommendation will be based on the spinal condition causing your back pain, and the entire procedure should be clearly explained to you. Don't be afraid to ask any questions you need to in order to better understand the surgeon's recommendation. Remember, the final decision to have surgery is always up to you. You may find it useful to get a second opinion on the recommended spine surgery before deciding.

A sprain is a stretching or tearing of ligaments — the tough bands of fibrous tissue that connect two bones together in your joints. Mild sprains can be treated at home. But the injuries that cause sprains can also cause serious injuries, such as fractures. Initial treatment includes protection, optimum loading, ice, compression and elevation. The OTC sprays will help numb the area like ice would, but a visit to your physical therapist may be necessary if symptoms continue to go on.

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It is from the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation on stroke care after your initial hospital stay (Post-acute). You will find very helpful information.