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Early physical therapy maintains alignment, decreases pain after cervicothoracic fusion
Patients who received early physical therapy after cervicothoracic fusion had better maintenance of alignment and improved pain scores.
Study finds two types of cognitive behavior therapy are equally effective in the treatment of fibromyalgia
There does not appear to be any profound differences between so-called exposure-based CBT and traditional CBT in the treatment of fibromyalgia, according to a study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet. Both forms of treatment produced a significant reduction in symptoms in people affected by the disease.
Surgery soon? Use these 3 tips to manage post-surgical pain
While for most people pain will be either mild or relieved within a few days following surgery, some patients have lingering pain that may develop into chronic pain. An expert in managing post-op pain offers three tips for keeping it under control, safely.
5 Isometric Exercises You Should Be Doing and Why
Need a pain-free starting point for your fitness journey? Or maybe you’re hoping to maintain muscle mass while rehabbing? Look no further than isometric exercise.
6 Hip Strengthening Exercises for Seniors
Senior hip exercises stabilize the legs and spine by strengthening the hip joint and its supporting muscles. A weak or unstable hip joint puts your hip, knee, sacrum, and lumbar spine at risk for injury, pain, weakness, and decreased mobility.