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<< previous page 1 next page>> written by Milos Pesic The vertebrae are a series of bones connected to each other forming the neck, also known as the cervical spine. The spinal canal, which encloses the spinal cord, runs through the vertebrae. The spinal cord contains major nerves that allow arm and leg movements, sensation, including bladder control and bowel movements. written by Milos Pesic The knee is the connecting point of a total of three bones in our legs: the lower end of the thigh bone or the femur, the upper end of the shinbone or the tibia, and the knee cap or the patella. Other parts of the knee are the cartilage or the shock absorbing cushions in between muscles, the tendons or the cords connecting muscles to bones, and the ligament or the bands connecting our bones to other bones. Any damage to all of these parts are accounted for by a Knee physical therapy. written by Milos Pesic Physical therapy exercises are intended to restore strength and endurance, increase range of movement, and also improve balance and coordination. For quick recovery, physical therapists also teach patients how to exercise at home. Here are some examples of home physical therapy exercises: written by Milos Pesic Physical therapy products abound. From bariatric to products for assessment and evaluation, one must be wise in choosing what is right for his or her practice. written by Milos Pesic While there is no definite cause of frozen shoulder, over 90 percent of patients experience full recovery. Doctors recommend physical therapy for frozen shoulder as the best treatment. written by Milos Pesic Physical therapy may involve walk training, range of motion, restorative therapy, therapeutic exercises, and home programs to improve strength and independence. written by Milos Pesic There are virtually hundreds of benefits of physical therapy, but the key benefits are to evaluate physical problems, increase and maintain muscle strength and endurance, restore and increase joint range of motion, increase coordination, decrease pain, decrease muscle spasm and much more. << previous page 1 next page>> |