Pain
When To See a Physical Therapist after a Car Accident
A car accident can take many different forms, ranging from minor scratches and bruises to major injuries like concussions and spinal cord injuries. Most people who have been involved in a car accident will experience some degree of pain.
Phantom Limb Pain
What is Phantom Limb Pain? Phantom limb pain is a painful or unpleasant sensation in a body part that has been amputated. The sensation may occur immediately following surgery, or years later. Phantom pain is different from stump pain (or residual limb pain), which is...
Pelvic Pain
What Is Pelvic Pain? Pelvic pain is felt in the lower abdomen, pelvis, or perineum and is considered to be "chronic" when it lasts for more than 6 months. Pelvic pain can be caused by: Pregnancy and childbirth, when changing hormone levels can affect the muscles and...
Patellofemoral Pain
What is Patellofemoral Pain? Patellofemoral pain syndrome refers to pain at the front of the knee, in and around the kneecap. (The kneecap, or patella, is the triangle-shaped bone at the front of the knee joint. The pain usually is accompanied by tenderness along the...
Pain
Understanding Pain Pain is one of the most common symptoms that may lead someone to seek the help of a physical therapist or other health care professional. Over the past decade, our understanding of how and why pain exists has changed. While pain was once thought to...
Low Back Pain
Lower Back Pain If you have low back pain, you are not alone. At any given time, about 25% of people in the United States report having low back pain within the past 3 months. In most cases, low back pain is mild and disappears on its own. For some people, back...
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