Are your aching joints from arthritis making it difficult for you to go about your daily routine? Did you know that several painful conditions related to aging respond to aquatic therapy? At Total Performance Physical Therapy in Hatfield, our team of therapists uses the healing properties of water to help our patients get relief and […]
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Back pain is difficult to live with daily, but it is something that almost everyone will experience at some point during their life. Lower back pain is the most prevalent type of back pain, and it can occur from various causes. Back discomfort can be caused by actions you do daily without realizing it, such
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It\’s no secret that neurological illnesses can be restricting and debilitating, causing you to change your daily routine. While this can be aggravating, aquatic therapy treatment can help you regain function so you can resume living your life on your own terms! For more information on how aquatic therapy at Total Performance Physical Therapy in
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This exercise strengthens your hip pain abductors, which are important muscles that help you walk correctly. When stepping forward with your right foot, the abductors on your left prevents your body weight from falling over to the right. The abductors on the right do the same when stepping forward with your left foot. To do
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If your shins hurt after your daily run or after performing a quick jog, you may be experiencing medial tibial stress syndrome, or what is more commonly referred to as shin splints. Shin splints are commonly seen in jumping and running athletes, as well as in military personnel, however many individuals are stumped as to
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We\’ve all felt dizzy before as if we couldn’t focus or keep upright without swaying or falling over. You may experience dizziness after spinning in circles or getting out of your chair too quickly. It’s a pretty common feeling! Many of us have experienced tunnel vision, in which our peripheral vision darkens for a few
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Do you have surgery coming up? If so, you probably have a long list of things you need to do to prepare for your operation. To add to that list, one important thing is scheduling a consultation with a physical therapist at Total Performance Physical Therapy! Many people mistakenly believe that physical therapy is only
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Physical Therapy Can Provide You With Faster, Safer, and More Effective Relief Than Opioids Long-term opioid consumption is not a good strategy for chronic pain management. In addition to the risk of addiction, opioids simply reduce the pain that comes as a result of a bigger issue, rather than solving the problem at hand. Physical
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There are many effects on the body when having a stroke. This includes: What Are The Benefits? Ready to Change The Way You Move Contact Total Performance Physical Therapy to get you started on improving your life. Sources: Comparison of Aquatic Therapy vs. Dry Land Therapy to Improve Mobility of Chronic Stroke Patients – PMC
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Are you having pain in your groin, inner thigh, or lower abdomen and are unsure what the cause is? Groin strains and hernias are very similar and could both be causing pain in these areas. This post will go through both injuries in their similarities and differences and how to treat them! Groin strain What
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