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From Laura Inverarity, D.O., for About.com

Hosford Muscle Tables

Sunday January 29, 2006
Learning the muscles of the body can be a challenging task. The Hosford Muscle Table as shown by PT Central helps make this more manageable.

Dupuytren's Contracture

Sunday January 22, 2006
Dupuytren's Contracture is a condition affecting the hand in which there is a thickening and shortening of the thick band of tissue in the palm of the hand and fingers. ... Read More

Muscle Energy

Thursday January 19, 2006
Muscle energy is a treatment technique that uses muscle contractions to allign and stretch the body. Learn about muscle energy in this quick tip.

Frozen Shoulder

Monday January 16, 2006
Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, is a medical condition that involves progresive pain and loss of motion in the shoulder joint. Read this article to learn more about this ... Read More

Arthroscopic Surgery

Sunday January 8, 2006
Arthroscopic surgery is a minimally invasive procedure in which the inside of a joint is visualized by a scope. Through visualization of the joint, physicians can determine if there ... Read More

Assistive Devices

Tuesday January 3, 2006
Assistive devices are designed to assist a person perform a particular task. Ambulatory assistive devices are often used in physical therapy to help patients walk better. Canes are a ... Read More
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