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7 services offered at an orthopedic physical therapy clinic near you

Coping with an orthopedic problem can be extremely difficult, especially if it interferes with your daily life. How do you walk when your leg or foot doesn’t feel right? How do you unload groceries, pick up your child or play with a pet when your shoulder or arm is affected? Can you write, type, prepare food or eat with a painful wrist or hand? The trouble that these problems can cause makes treating them properly necessary. At KC Rehab , an experienced physical therapist can

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Dec 1

4 benefits of visiting a pelvic floor physical therapist near you

When your pelvic floor is healthy, you may not think of it often, or at all. However, when something is wrong with this part of your body, it draws your attention. Your pelvic floor may be tense or painful. It can cause problems with urination and bowel movements. A weakened pelvic floor may lead to incontinence, while a hypertonic (tense) pelvic floor can cause constipation. These issues can be frustrating, challenging to deal with and uncomfortable to discuss, even with a p

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Dec 1

5 common conditions a foot and ankle doctor near you can treat

At KC Rehab, we see many people who have, unfortunately, experienced a foot or ankle problem. Sprains alone bring many people to seek professional treatment. More than 2 million ankle sprains are treated each year in the United States. Ankle sprains are more common among athletes and people between ages 15 and 35, but they can happen to anyone. If you’re dealing with a sprain, strain, fracture or other problem, you can turn to a local physical therapist at KC Rehab . Drawing

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Dec 1

5 ways a knee specialist near you can help with pain and injury

Maybe you were walking, playing a sport or working when something happened to your knee . You were distracted by pain, stiffness, tension or weakness. Maybe it happened all at once, like a sudden injury, or the problem developed gradually. No matter what is affecting your knee, it could be holding you back. It might make you uncomfortable when you walk, run, use stairs or stand up from a seated position. The problem may even make some of these actions difficult or impossible

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Dec 1

5 signs you should see a shoulder specialist near you

Is your shoulder supposed to make that sound when you move? Is it meant to feel that way when you hold it in certain positions or do certain things? Probably not. If your shoulder doesn’t feel right, it may be time to look for a shoulder specialist near you. At one of KC Rehab’s locations , you can discuss your shoulder with a physical therapist. They can make an assessment and share any treatments that may be helpful. Which signs tell you that it’s time to see a physical the

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Dec 1

5 common sports injuries physical therapy can help with

Sports injuries can happen to anyone. Approximately 8.6 million sports injuries occur each year. Even minor injuries, like a small sprain, can affect your daily life. Depending on the location and severity of your sports injury, it can be more challenging to do common activities like walking, climbing the stairs or reaching for your morning cup of coffee. Fortunately, physical therapy may help reduce pain, improve your range of motion and make it easier to do your daily ac

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Oct 30

6 physical therapy techniques that may help relieve your vertigo

Vertigo makes it feel like the room is spinning even when you’re standing perfectly still. You might think you’re moving or that your surroundings are. It can make everyday activities like driving, walking or even standing feel unsafe. A study found that 1 in 5 people experience this feeling occasionally. Vertigo has many different causes , including head injuries, inner ear disorder or, in rare cases, a stroke. While the spinning might seem like it won’t stop, physical the

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Oct 30

5 ways physical therapy supports people with multiple sclerosis

Almost 1 million adults in the United States have multiple sclerosis (MS). This neurological condition causes the body to mistakenly attack cells that act as protective covers to the brain and spinal cord. As a result, MS disrupts signals that the nerves send throughout the body. This autoimmune condition can cause many symptoms, including vision changes, muscle weakness, spasms, stiffness, loss of balance, numbness and pain. These symptoms can come and go in waves, and flar

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Oct 30

7 common causes of lower back and hip pain (and what helps)

Up to 80% of people are estimated to experience lower back pain at some point in their lives. Hip pain is also common, affecting about 10% of the general population . Lower back and hip pain can make simple tasks like walking, bending, lifting and sitting more painful. It can also cause you to lose sleep, leaving you feeling more tired. As a result, you may restrict your activities even further. Fortunately, a physical therapist can help identify the root cause of your pain

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Oct 30

5 gentle exercises to improve hip mobility and reduce pain

If you’re experiencing stiffness, weakness or instability in your hips, you may have chronic hip pain. This common condition can come from arthritis, tendinitis or repetitive overuse and affects about 10% of the general population . Hip pain can make it challenging to sit or stand for long periods, which can limit your ability to move freely. As such, hip pain may impact your quality of life by keeping you from engaging in your daily activities. Fortunately, physical therapy

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Oct 30