The ankle feels better, so you return to tennis. Three weeks later, you roll it again. The hamstring settles down, you resume running, and that familiar pull returns. Recurring sports injuries are frustrating, but previous injury itself is one of the clearest warning signs that another injury may occur. A 2020 systematic review involving more […]
An ankle sprain often feels like an injury you should simply wait out. Rest it. Ice it. Stay off it for a few days. Start walking again when it hurts less. For many people, that works well enough in the short term. The problem is that an ankle can stop hurting before strength, balance and […]
When you strain a muscle, waiting a week or two before doing anything about it can seem reasonable. Maybe the injury simply needs time to heal. Maybe exercising an injured muscle too soon sounds like it could make things worse. And if the pain is already beginning to settle down, you may wonder whether physical […]
Forward head, a posture where the head is carried too far forward in relation to the body, is one of the most common postural deviations. It can also be surprisingly easy to miss in yourself. Many people reading this article may have some degree of forward head posture. And it may matter for more than […]
Dogs are widely recognized as sources of companionship, and research continues to examine the relationship between dog ownership, physical activity, and health. One area receiving attention is dog walking and its connection to activity levels, particularly among older adults. Research has consistently found an association between dog ownership and increased physical activity. The American Heart […]
People who regularly stay up late may face a greater risk of certain health concerns, even when they get the same number of hours of sleep as people who wake up earlier. A study involving more than 1,600 adults between the ages of 47 and 59 examined the possible connection between sleep patterns and overall […]
If you are preparing for a total hip or knee replacement, physical therapy may be helpful even before surgery takes place. This type of care is often called preoperative physical therapy or prehab, and it can help patients better understand what to expect during recovery. A study published in The Journal of Bone & Joint […]
A daily walk may be one of the simplest ways to support better knee health, especially for people with knee osteoarthritis or those at risk of developing it. Osteoarthritis is a leading cause of functional limitations in older adults, often making everyday activities such as walking, climbing stairs, and getting around the home more difficult. […]
Preventing falls does not always require a gym, special equipment, or a complicated exercise routine. Sometimes, the most effective strategy is learning how to build strength and balance into the activities people already do every day. Researchers from the University of Sydney studied this approach in a program called Lifestyle-integrated Functional Exercise, or LiFE. The […]
Physical therapy can play an important role in helping patients recover after lumbar microdiscectomy, a common type of back surgery used to treat painful herniated discs. A recent study found that patients who received physical therapist-guided exercise, along with education about caring for their back after surgery, experienced less pain, better physical function, and an […]
