Total shoulder replacement (TSR) is an option for persons who have severe arthritis of the shoulder joint. Severe shoulder arthritis is often painful, and can cause restriction of shoulder motion and reduces the ability to perform normal activities of daily living. Arthritis causes the normal smooth cartilage lining of the joint to erode and the protective layer between the bones is removed.
Your Home Exercise Program (HEP) post-CVA or Stroke will largely depend on a number of circumstances, such as time since CVA, what kind of CVA, and location of CVA. What you are able to do will dictate what you work on at home. Your HEP is an extension of your work in the clinic and is your way of taking responsibility for the journey to recovery.
What your therapist will have you do in clinic for a stroke is largely determined by the type of CVA, where in the brain it occurred, and how long ago it happened. PT will focus on mobility, prevention of contractures, strengthening, the use of orthotics such as splints and braces,
This week at Elite Physical Therapy and Balance, we are examining cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), otherwise commonly known as strokes. A stroke is the sudden lack of oxygen to the brain caused by a blockage or rupture of an artery to the brain. Arteries supply blood, oxygen, and nutrients to the brain. There are three ways an artery can be damaged resulting in a CVA.
As individuals age, fall risk and the fear of falling increases significantly. According to the National Institute on Aging, “more than one in three people age 65 years or older falls each year”. The fear of falling can lead to limitations in daily activities such as walking, performing dressing and bathing tasks,
After your initial Physical Therapy treatment, for multiple sclerosis, you will be given a home exercise program to continue on days you don’t attend PT and after discharge. Depending on Physicians orders, you will attend therapy 2-3 times a week for several weeks. It is important to keep up with exercises and stretches as tolerated on days you don’t attend therapy.
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an auto immune disorder that affects the central nervous system. The most common symptoms are loss of mobility and strength due to lack of or improper nerve communication from the brain. It is more often a relapsing-remitting disease and sometimes progressive without remission. Symptoms vary and affect individuals differently.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a disease where the immune system attacks the protective covering of the nerves called myelin sheath. If this outer covering is damaged, then the nerves are unable to conduct electrical signals correctly and efficiently from the brain. These damaged areas produce scars, or lesions, that may affect the function of the brain stem,
Ankle sprains are common injuries that occur when you have increased stress on your ankle causing damage to one of the ligaments. In some cases, treatment at home can help calm down symptoms.
At home, it is important to use the R.I.C.E. method initially: Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation. Rest will help avoid pain or increased swelling.
Ankle sprains are common injuries that occur when you have increased stress on your ankle causing damage to one of the ligaments. This increased stress can occur from rolling your ankle while walking, running, or exercising. Ankle sprains can turn into a lifelong problem if they are not properly cared for. Some long term consequences of improper care include joint pain,