Low back pain is a global issue on a massive scale that can be illustrated in a few key statistics: It is currently the number one cause of disability in the world The amount of years spent with disability from low back pain has increased by 54% since 1990 About 37% of the world’s population […]
This is the second of our two-part posts about Fall Prevention in Visalia. In our last blog, we provided a brief overview of why falls occur and offered some initial steps you can take to avoid them. Here, we take a closer look at what can happen after a fall occurs and focus on the […]
If you are in need of a fall prevention program in Visalia, we encourage you to read on. We think this information may be of value to you and your loved ones. Falls…A Silent Killer Falls pose one of the greatest possible threats to the health of older adults. They are the leading cause of […]
If you are looking for a hip pain specialist in Visalia, there are some natural treatments that you may know about. In fact, physical therapy is your best bet for bothersome hip pain There are several issues that can lead to hip pain and disability. Two conditions that are frequently responsible for this type of […]
This post is for those that are looking for patellar tendinitis treatment in Visalia or Hanford. Patellar tendinitis, which is often referred to as jumper’s knee, is a type of painful overuse injury to the tendon that connects the kneecap (patella) to the shinbone (tibia). As the name implies, athletes in any sports that involve […]
Confidently overcome your carpal tunnel syndrome by changing how you use your hands and wrist Most people use their hands throughout most of the day, especially for work-related tasks. But in some professions—like assembly line work and jobs that use vibrating hand tools—the repetitive motions involved can actually damage the wrist over time and lead […]
Conditions resulting from pressure on nerves can be treated with specific exercises The nervous system is the line of communication spans the entirety of the body and allows for all of its movements and functions to take place. But when a nerve is damaged and unable to transmit its message properly, it can lead to […]
First, we’d like to take a minute to wish everyone a happy and blessed holiday season and thanks to all of our patient and community for the opportunity to serve you. Now, let’s talk about some of the major problems with our healthcare system…and Visalia and Hanford aren’t immune to this. It’s a common talking […]
If you have knee pain and are looking for a knee arthritis expert in Visalia, this is important for you to read. It’s a sad fact that health care is no longer about conservative care first. It’s a power struggle. The insurance companies are paying less and less and healthcare providers are struggling to stay […]
SEEING A PHYSICAL THERAPIST FIRST FOR LOW BACK PAIN REDUCES THE CHANCES OF USING OPIOIDS The opioid epidemic continues to ravage the U.S. In 2015, more than 12 million Americans reported long-term use or misuse of opioids, and there were over 42,000 deaths related to opioids in the following year. These statistics—which have largely been […]
