What Smartphone & Tablet Injuries are and What You can do about them General Information about Smartphone & Tablet Injuries: Using a smartphone or tablet can lead to repetitive strain injuries of the hands, neck, and shoulders. This can affect children, adolescents, and adults. The average head weighs 10-12 pounds in a neutral position, but […]

General Information on Low Back Pain: Low back pain (LBP) is a general term describing pain located in the lowest third of the back that may be acute, lasting days to weeks, or chronic, lasting 3 or more months. LBP may be due to repetitive activities, lifting something too heavy, poor body mechanics or posture, […]

  Snow Shoveling Tips For safe and pain-free snow removal   1) Think of the Basics: Dress appropriately so that your body stays warm and dry and wear proper footwear to prevent falls. Make sure you can see the area you are shoveling or snow blowing so that you are aware of any ice patches […]

What Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome is and What You can do About it General Information on Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: The patella, or knee cap, sits in a groove in the femur, or thigh bone and glides when the knee is bent or straightened. Several muscles of the leg attach to the patella and help hold it […]

Overview on Physical Therapy: Physical Therapy is a safe, conservative, and effective way to relieve pain, improve mobility, and reduce the need for surgery and prescription medications. Increasing mobility and relieving pain can improve quality of life and is important for maintaining independence. Patients who participate in Physical Therapy before having a total knee or […]