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Are you wondering, “Is physical therapy painful?” Or are you worried about beginning physical therapy because it might cause discomfort? Have you delayed treatment because of fear? While there can be some mild discomfort associated with physical therapy, it’s actually designed specifically to reduce pain. In fact, many people feel much better after a session and nearly everyone feels much better after a…
If you’ve suffered an injury at work, you know how debilitating, painful, and downright frustrating it can be. Maybe you’re looking for an option to feel better without surgery, without more pills or injections, or without more side effects. If so, then physical therapy is probably for you. Physical therapy is a non-invasive, non-medication-based treatment that helps injuries heal properly and make people…
One of the most serious injuries someone can become victim to is a hip fracture. Hip fractures often occur after a car accident, a slip and fall, or other traumatic accidents. Unfortunately, older adults are particularly prone to hip fractures, because as we get older, our bones become more brittle, and we grow less sure footed. While healing a hip fracture almost always involves surgery…
According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), as many as 300,000 people experience a hip fracture every year, in the United States alone. A fractured hip is a serious injury that will require physical therapy to regain as close to full function as possible. Keep reading to learn more about physical therapy for…
According to the National Safety Council, in 2023, roughly 5.1 million Americans were injured in an auto accident. Being in a car accident can be traumatic, not just for the mind, but also for the body. Keep reading to learn about what to expect in physical therapy after a car accident, and how ZK Physical…
If you or someone you love has recently suffered an injury, you might be asking, “How long should physical therapy last for an injury?” We’ll give you the answer up front — exactly as long as it needs. We understand this is an unsatisfying answer. In reality, there are many factors that go into how long someone should undergo physical therapy. The…
Injuries in the workplace are much more common than people think. Each year across the United States, thousands of people are physically injured on the job. Whether it’s from a repetitive stress injury, a fall, or an accident, workplace injuries can deeply affect your life. One of the best ways to recover from a workplace…
The National Safety Council reports that over four million workplace injuries required medical consultations in 2023. Some of the most common causes of work-related injuries include: Workers benefit from physical therapy after many types of work injuries, including: What Is Physical Therapy After a Work Injury, and How Does It Support Safe, Effective Recovery? After a work injury, you…
Whether you’ve been injured in a car accident, a slip-and-fall accident, or have experienced another personal injury, the pain, immobility, and uncertainty about recovery can be difficult to cope with. Suffering an injury can turn life upside down in a heartbeat. But luckily, there is a non-surgical, non-medication-based intervention that can do wonders for personal injury sufferers…