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  • How Do Physicians Perceive Physical Therapy? We Asked Them

    Primary care physicians say they have a very positive overall view of physical therapy and a high level of trust for the care PTs provide.

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  • Analysis of the therapeutic efficacy of arthroscopic repair of the subscapularis tendon combined with coracoplasty

    The aim of this study was to analyze the outcomes of arthroscopic subscapularis tendon repair combined with coracoplasty in the treatment. The study involved 80 patients (46 males, 34 females; aged 33 to 73 years), who underwent arthroscopic repair for subscapularis tears (type I, II, and III) presenting symptoms of anterior shoulder pain and tenderness.

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  • 11 Knee Pain Dos and Don’ts

    You can do many things to help knee pain, whether it's due to a recent injury or arthritisyou've had for years. Follow these 11 dos and don’ts to help your knees feel their best.

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  • Inside-out repair technique may help surgeons preserve meniscus function

    In this video from Orthopedics Today Hawaii, Michael J. Stuart, MD, emeritus professor and orthopedic surgeon at Mayo Clinic Rochester, discussed the importance of meniscus preservation.

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  • Labrum SLAP Tear

    Your labrum is soft tissue that connects the socket part of the scapula (called the glenoid) with the head of the humerus. A tear in the labrum results in insufficient cushioning between those bones.

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  • How Does Physical Therapy Help With Rheumatoid Arthritis?

    If you have rheumatoid arthritis (RA), managing symptoms like joint pain, swelling, and stiffness will often involve a multi-layered approach that includes not just medication but also physical therapy (PT) and at-home recovery strategies. PT preserves range of motion, reduces fatigue, and eases symptoms of RA so you can move with less pain and feel better.

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  • Knee problems tend to flare up as you age—an orthopedic specialist explains available treatment options

    Knee injuries are common in athletes, accounting for 41% of all athletic injuries. But knee injuries aren't limited to competitive athletes. In our everyday lives, an accident or a quick movement in the wrong direction can injure the knee and require medical treatment. A quarter of the adult population worldwide experiences knee pain each year

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  • Soccer heading may cause more damage to the brain than previously thought

    Heading is a widely used technique in soccer where the players control the direction of the ball by hitting it with their head. In recent years, research has been done that suggests a link between repeated head impacts and neurodegenerative diseases, such as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).

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  • What to Know About Shoulder Sprains and Strains

    Shoulder sprains and strains are both injuries that can happen due to overuse of or trauma to the shoulder. While the symptoms of the two are similar, they involve different types of tissue within your body. Damage to these tissues can make it hard to move and use your shoulder.

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  • Physical Therapy Guide to Fibromyalgia

    Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition in which a person experiences widespread chronic pain and fatigue. It is often difficult to diagnose and affects up to 10 million people in the United States. Fibromyalgia usually is diagnosed in adults between the ages of 30 and 50, of whom 75% are women. The symptoms can appear earlier.

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