Physical therapists are experts in dealing with injuries, but your PT can’t help if they don’t know about your injury!
You might be wondering who would keep an injury secret. The answer is – lots of people!
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Recent research is showing that surgery might not be needed as often as we think. A large review estimates that 10% to 20% of surgeries might be unnecessary and that in some specialties such as cardiology and orthopedics, that number might be higher. The reasons for so many unneeded surgeries being performed are varied, but the most common are that more conservative options aren’t tried first, or lack of knowledge by the operating physician.
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Physical therapists are highly trained health care professionals. They are experts in human movement who are trained to evaluate and treat all kinds of musculoskeletal issues with exercise and other techniques. Everyone moves and everyone can benefit from exercise, so physical therapists can help people through their entire lives!
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Physical Therapists Help Active People Live Better
Physical therapy has lots of benefits for active people. Athletes, performers, weekend warriors, and people who work in physically demanding jobs can all benefit from the expertise of a physical therapist. Here are 3 ways physical therapist help active people stay that way.
Physical Therapy Isn’t Just For Pain.
It Can Keep You Healthy For Life.
You know that physical activity is good for you. The benefits are well researched and the list is impressive. Here’s just a sampling:
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Arthritis is a chronic condition that causes inflammation of the joints. It can cause pain, stiffness, and swelling. The hips, knees, hands, and spine are the most commonly affected joints. Arthritis is not a single disease but an umbrella term that includes a variety of different types. Some of the more common examples are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis.
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American football is one of the most popular sports in the United States. It is also the sport with the highest injury rate for athletes. According to Statista, an estimated 5.2 million people ages 6 and over have played tackle football. Those numbers have steadily declined since 2006, with less and less people playing tackle football. This can be due to the high risk for injury while playing the sport. Learn about some of the common injuries associated with playing football, and treatment options that can help.
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What is it and what causes ankle sprains?
An ankle sprain is a tear of ligaments (strong fibrous tissue surrounding the ankle) around the ankle joint. These small tears cause pain and discomfort.
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Congratulations to our Clinic Owner, Director & Physical Therapist, Dr. Sylvestra Ramirez on being named a Woman of Influence by the Milwaukee Business Journal in the entrepreneur category. The “Women of Influence” awards celebrate remarkable women in business and their community.
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Our Clinic Owner/Physical Therapist, Dr. Sylvestra Ramirez has been awarded the Diversity in Business Award from the Milwaukee Business Journal. The Diversity Award salutes the spirit of entrepreneurship, growth and optimism for the future by honoring individuals, companies or organizations that deserve recognition for their contribution and commitment to their city and community.
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