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Are you at risk of an elbow hyperextension injury? Don’t worry, virtual physical therapists have you covered
A hyperextended elbow occurs when the elbow joint bends backward more than it should. This places strain on the connective tissue of the joint, causing pain, redness, swelling and limited mobility, among other symptoms. While elbow hyperextension injuries don’t...
Why use telehealth physical therapy for your hand osteoarthritis?
If you are one of the 1 in 4 adults in the United States who suffer from arthritis, you know that the condition often prevents you from pursuing the activities that you used to enjoy. Osteoarthritis of the hands can hold you back from gardening, playing sports or...
3 biceps tendinitis exercises a virtual PT expert can show you
If you are experiencing arm, shoulder or elbow pain, you may be suffering from biceps tendinitis. Biceps tendinitis is caused by tears in the tendons that connect the biceps muscle to the shoulder or elbow bones. This can occur due to repetitive motion, such as those...
How can telehealth rehabilitation help me after hip surgery?
Hip surgery is a medical procedure that more than 450,000 people undergo every year in the United States. Many of those surgeries are total hip replacements, which give people with damaged hips relief from pain, an increase in their mobility and the ability to return...
3 reasons to schedule a virtual PT appointment for your winter aches and pains
With the winter season comes cold temperatures, snow and ice. For some people, this is the perfect excuse to stay inside and read a book by the fire. But for many others, winter is just as good a time as any to get outside and stay active. Whether it’s participating...
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