Ankle sprain is a very common condition, occurring in daily life or during a practice of any sports. It must not be overlooked, because of possible recurrence, potentially painful consequences, and risks of instability. The most common injury affects the external ligament when
A stroke rehabilitation program is the key to helping you or your loved one recover from the effects of stroke. Most people who survive a stroke have some type of disability. Research has shown that early and specialized stroke rehabilitation can help
Lateral epicondylitis is a musculoskeletal disorder which refers to the inflammation of the elbow tendons (these attach the muscles of the forearm just above the elbow at a small bony bump on the outer face) referred to as epicondyle. This pain that starts from the point
An overuse injury is defined as the pain that comes about as a result of inflicting repetitive strain on your bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Overuse injuries are most common with sports and exercise enthusiasts. While the benefits of sports and exercise
In general, hip pain refers to pain in the hip joint. You feel the pain in the hip area as well as in the thigh and groin. There are various causes of hip pain such as inflamed tendons, arthritis, trochanteric bursitis, hip
At Absolute Physical Therapy & Fitness, we understand how chronic conditions can make daily activities difficult. Parkinson’s Disease is a condition that affects millions of people. People with Parkinson’s are more prone to falls and have difficulties performing tasks. Our staff at
Physical therapy is more than just the strengthening and stretching of the muscles. For the elderly, it can be used to help them overcome their mobility-related problems. Those with medical conditions like Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, arthritis, and multiple sclerosis struggle with
Tendonitis, also known as tendinitis is inflammation of the tendon. Tendonitis is an uncomfortable condition and can happen to anyone. Tendonitis is painful and the pain builds over time. At times, it comes gradually feeling severe. Tendonitis is caused when undue pressure
Bursitis is a condition that includes the irritation and inflammation of a bursa sac. Bursa sacs are located all over the body, and their main purpose is to reduce friction between our bones, tissues, tendons, muscle and skin. This disease most commonly
DEFINING PLANTAR FASCIITIS Plantar fasciitis is a disorder that affects the heel. People who have plantar fasciitis experience pain at the bottom of their heels. Your plantar fascia is a ligament, thick and web-like that links the front of your foot and