Written by our physical therapy team about the cases we see most, and how to handle them properly.
After a stroke, some strength may return — yet holding a cup, walking steadily or turning without stumbling is still hard. The reason is often coordination. Here are the key exercises and how they're progressed safely.
Short steps, a foot that catches, a fear of falling… If that sounds like you or someone you love after a stroke, gait training starts with sitting and standing — then rebuilds walking one step at a time.
When a hand or arm is weak after a stroke, a simple reflection in a mirror may help the brain relearn movement. What mirror therapy is, how it works, who it suits, and what the evidence says.
Limited range of movement, a muscle that won't respond the way it should, or uncoordinated movement after a stroke or injury… PNF is a tool physical therapists use to improve movement, flexibility and muscle control. How it works and when it's used.
Trouble sitting without support, leaning to one side, or fear of falling when standing up… after a stroke this often starts with weak trunk control. Why trunk stability matters — and how it is trained safely.
Pain that starts in the lower back and runs into the buttock and leg — sometimes with numbness or weakness. That is how most people describe sciatica. What causes it, who is most at risk, and when to see a doctor.
Shoulder pain every time you reach overhead — and maybe at night too? It may be shoulder impingement. What it is, how it differs from frozen shoulder, and the stages of physical therapy.
A tight, nagging or stabbing pain between your shoulder blade and spine that gets worse with long hours at a desk or a heavy bag? It may be rhomboid pain. The 10 common causes, how to ease it, and when to get it checked.
Stiff joints every morning for more than half an hour, and swelling in the same joints on both hands? These can be signs of rheumatoid arthritis. Its stages and symptoms — and how physical therapy helps you stay mobile and independent.
Fatigue, numbness, trouble with balance or walking… an MS diagnosis raises a lot of questions. Its types, symptoms and treatment — and how physical therapy helps you stay mobile and independent.
Pain on the outer elbow that spreads to the forearm — what causes it, a simple self-check, and how physical therapy helps most cases recover without surgery.
Neck tightness and headaches that start at the base of your skull after a long day at a screen? Your head may be sitting too far forward. The symptoms, two simple checks at home, and how physical therapy helps.
Low back pain is common and rarely dangerous — but how you respond to it matters. What causes it, a simple self-check, and why movement beats bed rest.
A stiff, painful shoulder that limits everyday movement. Frozen shoulder can improve on its own, but early physical therapy can ease pain and restore movement sooner.
Sharp heel pain with your first steps in the morning is the classic sign of plantar fasciitis. What causes it, a simple self-check, and how to settle it for good.
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