Neuropathy refers to symptoms caused by nerve damage, such as severe and chronic pain, tingling, numbness, cramps, and weakness. Physical therapy may be able to help reduce the symptoms of neuropathy.

Spasticity occurs when the muscles involuntarily contract or become stiff. It is most often caused by a neurological disorder and can significantly affect a person’s mobility and ability to perform ...

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Combining in-clinic physical therapy with home exercise did not lead to greater reductions in knee pain for patients with ...

Physical therapy is routinely recommended for knee pain attributed to a degenerative meniscal tear, but its efficacy has not ...

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Delivering care, helping patients change behaviors and managing a busy schedule has always been a challenge for Physical Therapists (PTs), leading to burnout and high turnover. Unfortunately, many of ...

Medicare covers physical therapy when it's recommended by a doctor, and there's no limit to how many physical therapy sessions you can get. With Medicare, physical therapy typically costs between $0 ...

Aerobic and resistance exercise can significantly improve physical performance in patients living with metastatic breast ...

Vertigo refers to a false sense of motion that can occur regardless of whether a person is moving. Physical treatment and some home exercises can help manage vertigo symptoms. Physical therapy may ...

Pelvic floor problems can occur in many forms for both men and women. Fecal or urinary leakage and pelvic pain—are all common pelvic floor problems. The pelvic floor encompasses the muscles, ligaments ...

How Does Physical Therapy Affect Migraine? Migraine disorder affects your central nervous system, which includes your brain and spinal cord. It also affects your peripheral nerves and your blood ...