Health Blog
Bounce Back To a Pain-Free Life With Physical Therapy
Are you in serious acute or chronic pain? Perhaps you’ve had an issue with your back or hip for a long time. Maybe you’re healing from an unforeseen sports injury, or you’re still coping with the effects of an automobile accident. No matter what the case may be, physical therapy can help you with any problem you’re having. If your pain is interfering with your everyday activities, please contact our clinic as soon as possible to book a physical therapy session.
Concerned About an Upcoming Surgery? Find Help in PT!
Did you know that rehabilitation is just as important before surgery as it is after? That’s right! Physical therapy are essential when undergoing surgical correction of a joint or muscle.
Physical therapy has repeatedly been shown to assist people in preparing their bodies for surgery. Prior to surgery, physical therapy can also help with recovery, allowing you to return to full strength as soon as possible after your procedure.
The first session with a therapist should not be postponed until after your surgery!
Discover Physical Therapy For The Treatment Of Tennis Elbow
Have you been dealing with an annoying ache in your forearm and elbow? Are you frustrated now that your elbow hurts just lifting a cup or even holding a pencil or pen? The pain you are experiencing is likely tennis elbow. Despite the name, tennis elbow can affect anyone, regardless of whether they play tennis or not. Fortunately, at Motion Works Physical Therapy, our physical therapists are highly skilled at identifying the root cause of your condition and addressing all the factors contributing to your pain and difficulties using your arm.
Effective Exercises for Kids to Stay Healthy and Strong
Do you notice your kids seem to spend more time sitting around looking at their phones and playing video games than playing outside? Has your child complained about aches and pains from sitting in class all day or carrying a heavy backpack around?
Knowing when to encourage your kids to do more and when to hold them back can be challenging because you need to figure out what you should and shouldn’t do to keep them safe and injury-free.
Is Your Child in Need of Pediatric Therapy?
Is your child complaining of pain? It can be difficult to know what your child’s symptoms mean and when to seek professional help. Fortunately, the assistance you require is available at Motion Works Physical Therapy.
Early childhood issues are common and can seriously impede further development, socialization, or physical function. When this occurs, pediatric physical therapy can be beneficial.
If you’re worried that your child has a problem that’s interfering with their life, you’ll be relieved to know that our licensed physical therapists at Motion Works Physical Therapy in Walpole, MA are highly trained in assisting children in overcoming physical and behavioral barriers.
How Pediatric Therapy Can Prevent Sport Injuries
It’s natural for a parent to be concerned about falls and other accidents. Children are clumsy, rambunctious, and always on the move! It’s difficult not to be concerned about them getting hurt.
Motion Works Physical Therapy wants to help you avoid as many injuries as possible, so we’ve put together this blog with tips for keeping your child healthy and active.
Call us today to set up an appointment!
Six precautionary measures to keep your child healthy
The good news is that there are several things you can monitor and change in your child’s life to keep them healthy and help prevent injuries!
7 Best Physical Therapy Posture Exercises
Have you ever considered the toll sitting at a desk all day at work or school has on your body? Have you heard how sitting is the “new smoking,” meaning prolonged sitting is as harmful to the body as smoking? At Motion Works Physical Therapy, our physical therapists can help determine if posture contributes to your aches and pains and what you can do to fix your posture and eliminate your pain!
In our modern world, we spend far too much time staring at a computer screen, hunched over our desks, or looking down at our phones.
Pediatric PT Can Help With Balance and Gait Disorders
Is your child having trouble staying upright while walking or running? Do you see them moving in strange patterns? If this is the case, your child may have a balance or gait disorder. Underlying musculoskeletal and neurological disorders in children can cause or aggravate balance or gait issues. There are numerous causes for this condition, which can result in both physical and mental limitations in daily life. Fortunately, pediatric physical therapy can be beneficial.
At Motion Works Physical Therapy, we can treat the underlying cause of your child’s symptoms and help them live a better life.
Do You Suffer From Chronic Pain? Physical Therapy Can Provide Long-Term Relief
Do you have chronic pain that limits your physical abilities? If so, you are not alone. A physical therapist may be able to provide you with the relief and relaxation you seek.
We understand that chronic pain from arthritis, trigger finger, sports injuries, and other conditions can make it difficult to go about your daily activities. That’s why our physical therapists make it a top priority to collaborate with you to develop pain-management strategies while also assisting you in making lifestyle changes that will make your life easier.
How Physical Therapy Can Diagnose and Treat Nerve Pain
Do you wish you could have a test done to determine what’s causing your arm pain? Are you concerned about the weakness in your leg that has developed since your sciatica flared up? Fortunately, our team at Motion Works Physical Therapy can assist you in determining the source of your issues and, more importantly, in recovering and returning to your favorite activities!
Our team can assist you whether you are suffering from chronic pain or have recently been injured.