A publication by Harvard University’s medical school estimates that about 200,000 anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries occur each year in the United States, affecting both athletes and nonathletes. Over a third of these injuries are partial or complete ACL tears. A solid program of physical rehabilitation is essential after an ACL tear, whether treatment involved surgery or not. Sports such as basketball, soccer, football, and tennis may become additionally challenging after some ACL [Read More]
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The Benefits of the Alter-G® Anti Gravity Treatment
To be sure, gravity has its merits. It’s nice to know that you don’t have to be tethered to your house at risk of floating away. But what if you suffered from chronic pain, such as arthritis; or were injured in a car accident? What if you were overweight and just wanted to be able to move without a care? This is where gravity becomes a bit of a nemesis; with every step you take, gravity is literally pulling you down. Now imagine if you could win against gravity? What would you do? Would you [Read More]
Physical Therapy Benefits for Back and Neck Pain
Back pain and neck pain can originate from many different causes and conditions. Likewise, the severity and duration of the pain are different for everyone. Every physical action we take has an effect on the body and no two of us are alike. Physical therapy is a helpful option for helping to alleviate all kinds of back and neck pain. PT harnesses the healing power of your own body and optimizes your recovery based on how the muscles and nerves work. Surgery involves the risks associated with [Read More]
Suburban Physical Therapy redesigns website with a blog
Suburban Physical Therapy recently redesigned our practice website to include more ways for patients to interact with our office. The website offers a patient portal, online appointment requests, and an award-winning patient education library. We will be blogging about the latest information regarding research and advancements in Physical Therapy and Wellness. The blog will also be used as a forum to share news about Suburban Physical Therapy and our therapists’ work in the [Read More]