Physical Therapy Blog with Laura Inverarity, D.O. May 2007 Archive

Hip pain is a common symptom experienced by many people. This condition can range from mild discomfort to severe pain that limits activities of daily living. There are ... Read More

We have all heard of the RICE, (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation), technique, but how exactly does ice help heal an injury? Ice: 1)Decreases the inflammation and swelling that occur after injury 2)Helps decrease ... Read More

Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by progressive loss of bone density. This results in thinning of bone tissue making one more susceptible to fractures, or broken bones. Over ten ... Read More

Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve is compressed at the wrist. The median nerve originates from cervical spinal nerves and controls movement and sensation to the palmer side ... Read More

Gait is a description of how a person walks. It is a term used commonly in physical therapy. There are several types of gaits. Let's review a ... Read More

Cervical spondylosis is a degenerative condition involving the vertebrae and discs of the neck. This condition is also known as cervical osteoarthritis. Cervical spondylosis occurs in both males and females ... Read More

Often after injuries or surgical procedures to the lower extremities, an assistive device is indicated to help in ambulation. However, what type of device is best fo you? ... Read More