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Preventing Falls Through Physical Therapy Oct 2nd, 2023

You used to confidently walk a straight and tight line, knowing each step was sure and true. These days, your balance is compromised, and you feel wobbly on your feet, making a fall more than just a distant threat, but a clear and present danger. You’re right to be concerned...

How to Manage or Prevent Knee Pain as an Athlete Sep 14th, 2023

Did you know about one-quarter of adults are hobbled by chronic knee pain? That means that millions of people can’t walk down the block comfortably, never mind going out for a run or playing a game of tennis. If your life is becoming less active thanks to ongoing knee pain,...

Arthritis vs. Tendonitis: How to Tell the Difference Aug 7th, 2023

Americans and joint pain are no strange bedfellows — more than 92 million people in the United States report doctor-diagnosed joint pain or arthritis symptoms. While arthritis is certainly the main culprit behind joint pain, tendonitis can also be a guilty party. If you’re hobbled by joint discomfort, and you...

4 Reasons Why Post-surgical Physical Therapy is So Important Jul 11th, 2023

Whether it’s your knee, shoulder, foot, or anywhere else on your body, if you’ve had orthopedic surgery, the odds are that physical therapy can play a valuable role. In fact, we might go so far as to say that your post-surgical physical therapy is as important as the surgery itself....

Does Plantar Fasciitis Go Away on Its Own? Jun 5th, 2023

Instead of jumping out of bed each morning, you step very carefully and grit your teeth through searing pain across the bottoms of your feet and in your heels. This discomfort is the hallmark of plantar fasciitis, which sends two million people in the United States to seek medical help....

6 Things that Put You At Risk for a Sports Injury May 13th, 2023

During the recent pandemic, sports injuries hit an all-time low in 2020. Now that we’re all back in the game, as it were, sports injuries have come roaring back, increasing by 20% in 2021. If your active lifestyle plays an important role in your overall physical and mental wellness, you...

My Shoulder Pain is Keeping Me Awake at Night Apr 11th, 2023

It’s not until an area of your body is in pain that you realize just how often that area is in play. As a great example of this, let’s take a look at your shoulder. When you have a shoulder injury, everything from eating to sleeping becomes a little more...

How Physical Therapy Can Put That Spring Back in Your Step When You Have Achy Knees Mar 14th, 2023

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...

Is Working from Home a Pain in Your Neck? Feb 16th, 2023

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...

What Can Cause Shoulder Pain? Jan 9th, 2023

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...

8 Conditions that Benefit from Physical Therapy Dec 9th, 2022

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...

Finding Balance When You Have Vertigo Nov 8th, 2022

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...

Want to Get Back Into the Game Faster After an ACL Tear? Physical Therapy Can Help Oct 1st, 2022

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...

The Many Benefits of Stretching (And When You Should Stretch) Sep 1st, 2022

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...

4 Tips for Moving Freely When You Have Arthritis Aug 1st, 2022

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...

The First Steps Toward Dealing with Hip Pain Jul 7th, 2022

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...

How We Can Help You Manage Your Vertigo Jun 7th, 2022

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,...

I’m Over 50 — Is Chronic Joint Pain Normal? May 5th, 2022

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,...

Common Sports Injuries and How to Avoid Them Apr 7th, 2022

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...