Despite over 50 million people seeking physical therapy every year in the United States, finding the best physical therapy can still be a challenge, especially if you don’t know what you’re looking for. Keep reading to learn what patients should look for in a physical therapy provider. Schedule an appointment today What Should I Look for in…
In 2024, 2,488,400 workers in the U.S. were affected by workplace injuries or illnesses. While this is a significant number, those affected by workplace injuries or illnesses are only a fraction of the people dealing with injuries or illnesses each year. In 2022, over 26 million people sought treatment in emergency rooms, a figure that does not…
What Is a Proximal Humerus Fracture? The proximal humerus is the part of your upper arm bone that connects with the shoulder joint. It has a rounded head that fits into the shoulder socket and allows your arm to move in all directions. A fracture in this area significantly affects arm mobility and may cause…
There are two long bones in your forearm and eight smaller bones in the wrist area connected to your hand. A broken wrist occurs when one or more of these ten bones that make up the wrist joint are fractured or broken. Recovering from a broken wrist takes time to heal properly. Part of the…
Physical therapy is often a necessary and essential part of recovering from an illness or injury. Without physical therapy, the body can heal slowly or improperly; you may be at risk of reinjuring yourself, or you may be left with limited mobility or pain that could have been improved or healed. But what happens when…
If you’ve been injured in a car accident and are suffering from back pain, you are not alone. It’s estimated that anywhere from 50% to 77% of people report suffering from lower or mid-back pain after a car accident, even in low-speed collisions. Studies also indicate that at least over 63% of ongoing low back pain…
How to find a good physical therapist usually doesn’t come up until after a car accident, slip-and-fall accident, or other injury accident. Whether you have pulled a muscle, have a strain or sprain, whiplash, or some other condition that requires physical therapy, it is important to find a provider who understands the struggles you are…
What Are Seat Belt Injuries? The data is clear; seatbelts save lives. Since their widespread adoption, they have reduced fatal injuries in car accidents by nearly 50%. Still, that doesn’t mean victims won’t come out unscathed after an auto collision while wearing a seatbelt. Seatbelt injuries are the result of the immense force when a car accident…
Why Injury Recovery Timelines Vary Because every injury is unique to each individual, recovery depends on the severity of the injury, specific tissues affected, your general health pre-injury, age, and how consistently you’re able to follow treatment recommendations. Everyone responds differently to recovery as well. Recovery timelines can vary because generalized treatment plans are often…
If you’ve been injured at work, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation, also known colloquially as workers’ comp. Workers’ compensation is a state-mandated insurance program, paid for by employers, that provides support to those who have been injured while working. The benefits of workers’ comp are designed to help cover medical expenses and disability….
