Not only is being active with friends a distant memory, but achy knees are also rendering everyday tasks, such as climbing stairs or even getting out of a chair, a challenge. Rather than succumbing to this shrinking and limited world, you can regain mobility and freedom through physical therapy. If...
A few years ago, many of us went from commuting to an office to commuting to the couch practically overnight. While circumstances have changed since sheltering at home, many people have decided that working from the house is a better option. As a result, the number of people working from...
Shoulders are funny — you don’t pay too much attention to them, but you suddenly realize how important they are when something goes wrong. When you have shoulder pain, everything from eating to showering can become difficult. If you’re dealing with a painful shoulder and you want to figure out...
You’ve injured your shoulder on the links, or you’ve just had surgery on your feet, and you need to get mobile again — these are just two examples of problems that can benefit from physical therapy (PT) To give you an idea of the many applications of this approach to...
You feel as if your world is spinning and you’ve lost the ability to move confidently because of vertigo. One of the best ways to restore balance to your life is through vestibular rehabilitation. For clients struggling with vertigo, the path toward feeling steadier on their feet is through vestibular...
Among athletes, it would be fair to say that an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is one of the more dreaded injuries. While damage such as this in your knee can sideline you for a while, it’s not game-ending, especially if you use all the tools, namely physical therapy. At TLC Physical...
Many people think physical therapy is about strengthening, but that’s only one piece of the musculoskeletal health puzzle. Stretching also plays an invaluable role and delivers a wide range of benefits. To underscore the benefit of incorporating stretching into your daily regimen, Jason LaMendola, PT, and the team of experienced...
Arthritis is one of the more common chronic diseases in the United States — 58.5 million adults in the United States (1 in 4) have doctor-diagnosed arthritis. For anyone who suffers from joint pain and inflammation, moving around can be difficult and, unfortunately, there’s no cure for any form of arthritis. There...
Your hips are very large joints that play no small role in your ability to make your way through the world, but when they’re in pain, you quickly realize that mobility is only one issue. Sitting and sleeping can also be hampered by painful hips, which can make the discomfort...
The world spins when you get to your feet and you feel unbalanced as you try to move around. These hallmarks of vertigo can make life fairly challenging and threaten your ability to accomplish even the simplest of tasks. If you or a loved one is struggling with ongoing vertigo, Jason LaMendola,...
In the United States, more than 92 million people have doctor-diagnosed arthritis or arthritis-like symptoms, namely joint pain. These staggering numbers coincide with an aging population, which certainly points to a direct connection between age and joint pain. The highly skilled team of physical therapy experts here at TLC Physical Therapy, led by Jason LaMendola,...
It may seem like if anyone can sidestep an injury, it’s an athlete. Being in top physical condition gives your body the best chance at avoiding the health pitfalls the general population faces. Why, then, are sports injuries so common? It’s simple: the risks are higher. Every time you play...
