Physical therapists are an integral part of orthopaedic care. PTs are movement experts who can support the restoration of mobility, reduce pain and help you get back to your daily activities. But, there are some common misconceptions about physical therapy that can often discourage people from seeking treatment. Here, our orthopaedic experts debunk physical therapy [...]
As children, we develop good balance from jumping, walking along walls, spinning and climbing. As adults, we often take balance for granted. But, it’s important to remember that the complex system of balance needs regular attention to function properly and avoid injury. Here, physical therapist Kevin Raymond, PT, DPT, Cert DN, OCS, provides valuable insight [...]
There are countless benefits to exercising regularly, particularly strength training. If done right, a regular exercise routine can improve your quality of life, whether you want to improve your golf game, be more agile on the tennis court, get up and down from the floor easier, keep up with your grandkids, or stand and walk [...]
Watch and learn as Cary Orthopaedics occupational therapist Sarah Rahman, OTR/L, CHT, discusses what occupational therapy is and demonstrates OT treatments used when treating osteoarthritis of the thumb. What is occupational therapy? Occupational therapy doesn’t just help with skills for work or an occupation; it also helps patients gain functions [...]
Your spine is unlike any other part of your body. It is an incredibly complex series of bones, joints and other tissues. The spine is composed of 33 bones, called vertebrae, divided into five sections. These bones make up the spinal column that holds your body upright, allows it to twist and bend and [...]
If you’ve ever experienced it, you know that muscle or joint pain can throw your life off track. Not only does the pain make it difficult to perform daily tasks, but getting any rest feels like an uphill battle. A specific kind of joint pain known as bursitis affects many people — especially those over [...]
Back pain is an all too common condition for many people. In fact, nearly 65 million Americans reported back pain recently. With millions suffering from back pain, it has turned into the sixth most costly condition in the United States. If you suffer from back pain, you may not know all the facts. Here, [...]
Pain is often complicated and multifaceted. One of the simplest ways for physical therapists to help patients in understanding pain is with a cup metaphor. Every patient has a cup that is filled with different biopsychosocial stressors, such as: Stress Worry Lack of activity Joint degeneration Doing too much, too soon Sensitive nervous system Tissue [...]
Cary Orthopaedics physical therapist Chad Moses, PT, Cert. DN/SMT, GTS, CKTP, Dip. Osteopractic, produces our Patient Education Series to inform patients about various physical therapy techniques. In this episode, he discusses spinal manipulation. What is spinal manipulation? Spinal manipulation is a manual technique that is performed by a trained physical [...]
Touch is arguably the most essential sense that we have. Whether it is to play sports, hug someone, or communicate a message. Your hand and wrist mobility are the key to getting things done. As we age, it is natural to start losing strength and flexibility in your hands and fingers. If your hands [...]
