Physical Therapy (PT) for Migraines and Headaches

A migraine headache is a common condition that can be incredibly draining. Conventional treatments, including medications, are often ineffective in alleviating headache pain. Physical therapy can be vital to migraine headache management, depending on the cause and physical symptoms of the condition in migraine patients. If you suffer from chronic headaches or migraines, physical therapists …

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How Can PT for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Help Me?

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / By Dr. Ben Bagge

If you experience pain in your hand and arm along with numbness or a tingling feeling, you may have carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). People who have a family history of CTS may not be able to avoid this condition and will likely experience it at some point between the ages of 18 and 64. The …

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What do you know about your muscle activity during walking? And why is walking so important?

Walking / By Dr. Ben Bagge

Physical Therapists are specialized in analyzing gait. What is Gait? Gait is a person’s manner of walking. Normal human gait is a repetition of a sequence of limb movements that progress the body along a specific path while maintaining weight-bearing stability, conserving energy, and absorbing the shock of floor impact. Woah! A lot of big …

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What to do if you have knee pain?

Knee Pain / By Dr. Ben Bagge

What is going on? It is possible that you have a meniscus tear! The meniscus in your knee acts as a cushion to help with shock absorption and decrease friction in the knee joint. This injury often occurs due to a twisting movement at your knee which can be either self-inflicted or due to a …

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