Spring is in the air, and If you’re like many of our clients, you just might be picking up a tennis racquet or golf club for the first time since fall. We’re all excited to get back into the swing of our favorite outdoor activities, but we might overdo it just a little. In the physical therapy world, spring is tendonitis season as that enthusiasm sometimes translates into overuse and injury. What … [Read more...]
What Are These Bumps on My Palm? Symptom of Dupuytren’s Contracture
Bumps and bruises are part of life. But some bumps may signal a problem. If you’ve noticed hard bumps under the skin on the palm of your hand, it’s time to get them checked out. They could be a symptom of Dupuytren's (pronounced (du-pwe-TRANZ) contracture. What is Dupuytren's Contracture? This condition impacts a layer of tissue under the skin of your palm, called fascia. This tissue … [Read more...]
How Physical Therapy Can Help Bladder Control Issues
An estimated 13 million Americans suffer from bladder control issues, also known as urinary incontinence, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Treatment ranges from medication to surgery, which can sometimes feel daunting. That’s why some people are turning to physical therapy to find relief – and it’s working. What Is Urinary Incontinence? Urinary … [Read more...]
How Can I Speed Up Healing a Broken Bone?
Most of us have broken or will break a bone somewhere along the line. We all know that a broken bone can hold you up and slow you down. There’s nothing more frustrating than a lengthy healing process as we long to get back to our daily routines and favorite activities. Making sure the bone heals safely and properly is job number one for your orthopaedist. However, there are some steps you can take … [Read more...]
Fighting Tech-Related Injuries and Strains
Technology is a huge part of our daily lives--from work to play to school. We all use it, and it makes life easier and more fun in so many ways. But those devices and computers we love can also hurt our bodies if we’re not careful. Repetitive motion and bad habits in technology use can cause everything from a nuisance strain to more extreme injuries and chronic problems. In most cases, common … [Read more...]
Skiing and Snowboarding Injuries and How to Prevent Them
We love winter sports and the fun and adventure of skiing and snowboarding. There’s nothing like the rush of sailing down a mountain on a brisk winter day. The good news is that the advent of releasable bindings has reduced the risk of breaking a leg. But, in spite of skiing and snowboarding becoming safer overall, other injuries are on the rise. The best way to avoid injury is by applying … [Read more...]
Does Physical Therapy Help a Concussion?
Concussion awareness is on the rise, and concussion management is evolving thanks to a better understanding of the condition from the medical community and the public. For decades, rest has been the go-to recommendation following a concussion. But in recent years, experts have come to understand that a more active approach to treating concussion can mean faster recovery, and physical therapy plays … [Read more...]
How To Recover From a Work-Related Injury
Work-related injuries can be especially tough to work through. There’s often an emotional component that isn’t present with sports or other types of injuries. Patients may feel isolated from co-workers, frustrated at having to sit out and embarrassed because they were hurt on the job, even if they are in no way responsible. At Countryside Orthopaedics, the goal is to get patients healthy and back … [Read more...]
Does Physical Therapy Help Chronic Pain?
Chronic pain is a term we hear a lot these days, most often in connection with our nation’s opioid abuse epidemic. Chronic pain is a very real condition and absolutely needs to be addressed. But as experts and families witness the negative effects of opioid use, even in treating legitimate medical conditions, the search for non-drug options to combat chronic pain has become a major … [Read more...]
Does Physical Therapy Help Fractures?
Whether a patient is a child with a sports injury, a senior injured by a fall or anyone in between, the goal when recovering from a broken bone is to regain strength and movement and avoid reinjury. This is why physical therapy following a fracture is so essential, with a focus on building up to normal activities safely through a gradually more challenging program. Here’s some useful information … [Read more...]