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how long do mcl sprains last

What can my physical therapist do to reduce how long an MCL sprain lasts?

Your body is full of fibrous tissue that holds the joints together known as ligaments. When you tear a ligament, it’s called a sprain. The medial collateral ligament (MCL) is...

pain on pinky side of hand

Who is likely to feel pain on the pinky side of their hand?

Our hands are delicate structures that allow us to perform a variety of tasks every day. We may take our hands for granted if we don’t experience hand pain. However,...

how to recover from fibromyalgia flare-up

How to recover from a fibromyalgia flare-up with help from a physical therapist

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that can be debilitating, especially when you experience flare-ups. These usually cause musculoskeletal pain, tenderness and fatigue. These symptoms can put a damper on life...

physical therapy after arthroscopic surgery

Three physical therapy exercises you may be asked to do after arthroscopic knee surgery

Arthroscopic surgery is often used to help people with joint issues like ligament tears or meniscus tears. In many cases, the joint that your surgery is targeting is the knee....

women’s health physical therapy

What is unique about women’s health physical therapy?

Most people wouldn’t be surprised by the statement that men and women are different from each other in many ways. Many wouldn’t even be surprised that women’s health physical therapy...

torn hamstring symptoms

Symptoms that are common for a torn hamstring

Professional and amateur athletes. People who don’t maintain good flexibility. People who have leg muscle imbalances. What do all these people have in common? They’re more likely to injure their...

how to stop tension headaches

How to stop tension headaches with physical therapy

The tension slowly builds in your neck, and you can feel it slowly moving into your head. Eventually, this tension turns to pain. You’re now one of the millions of...

physical therapy for neck arthritis

Three physical therapy exercises to help your neck arthritis

Feeling stiffness and pain in your neck? If you’re older, these could be signs that you have neck arthritis. The neck is made up of vertebrae, facet joints, cartilage and...

mcl injury timeline

What is the recovery timeline for an MCL injury?

The medial collateral ligament (MCL) is most commonly injured while playing sports. However, twisting your knee can also cause this injury. Working with a physical therapist allows you to develop...