Middle back pain, known as thoracic spine pain, can be just as debilitating as pain in the neck or lower back. While there are many treatments for spinal pain, research on specifically targeting the thoracic spine has been limited. A new randomized controlled trial published in BioMed Research International sheds light on the benefits of spinal manipulation for middle back pain.
Plantar fasciitis is a common foot condition characterized by inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot.
This condition often leads to stabbing pain in the heel, which can worsen with prolonged standing, walking, or running.
It affects a significant portion of the population, including athletes and individuals with certain risk factors such as obesity or wearing improper footwear.
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Bacci & Glinn Physical Therapy, part of Kinetic Care Group (KCG), is a six-provider practice based in Central California. The practice’s president and co-founder, Bob Bacci, was generous enough to share how their team’s experience with Prompt and integration partner PredictionHealth has transformed the clinic’s operation and bottom line.
Knee arthritis is an inflammatory and degenerative joint condition that can be better understood by knowing a few key facts about the knee. Pain, edema, stiffness, and limited range of motion are typical symptoms among adults (especially seniors). Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are two common forms of knee arthritis.
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Prehab can help to reduce the risk of a number of functional problems after surgery. For example, if a patient has weak muscles or poor cardiorespiratory endurance, they may have trouble getting out of bed, trouble with personal hygiene & using the toilet, difficulty walking & getting around the home, or challenges with stairs & uneven surfaces.
The rotator cuff is a crucial component of the shoulder that allows it to function. It connects the upper arm bone (humerus) to the shoulder blade (scapula) with four muscles, each of which has a tendon that attaches to different parts of the scapula. These tendons form a “cuff” around the head of the humerus, and all the muscles work together to control and stabilize the shoulder.
But when any of the tendons of the rotator cuff becomes injured or torn, the tendon becomes detached from the head of the humerus, and the injury is called a rotator cuff tear.
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Low back pain is extremely common. About one-half of all working Americans will experience symptoms at least once per year, and roughly 31 million are affected by it at any given point in time. It is also the leading cause of years lived with disability worldwide. So if you’ve dealt with low back pain at any point, you’re far from alone.
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Low back pain is jarringly common. About one-half of all working Americans will experience symptoms at least once every year, and roughly 31 million are affected by it at any given point in time. So if you consider yourself part of this group, you have plenty of company.
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More than 100 types of headaches have been categorized by healthcare experts, but they all share in common an ability to cause serious impairment when they strike. Cervicogenic headaches are caused by a dysfunction of the neck and are one of the most common types of headaches, but various physical therapy techniques can effectively address them.
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Try as we might, it’s nearly impossible to avoid pain altogether. Whether it’s twisted ankle or a sore neck, we all experience pain at one point or another, which is why pain is by far the most common reason people seek out health care. But treating pain—especially long-lasting, or chronic pain—is rarely easy or straightforward. Treatment often requires a multifaceted approach due to the numerous variables that contribute to a patient’s perception of pain and response to treatment.
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