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Back pain can have many causes. It is not necessarily from underlying diseases. Back pain may be caused by overuse such as working out or lifting, prolonged sitting or even sleeping in an uncomfortable situation. These symptoms may result in the patient to be referred to physical therapy. With physical therapy, we can increase the strength of the core muscles of the body.

Foot and ankle pain are a common occurrence with active people. It may be caused by running, walking on uneven surfaces or hard jumps. Most often, these types of injuries happen when the foot twists inwards and the ligaments outside the ankle are stretched out or torn. Physical therapy treatments may include heat/ice and massage to the area. This will decrease the pain and improve mobility to the foot and ankle.

Hand, wrist and elbow pain can hinder your everyday life. Treatments include manual therapy, scar tissue management, exercises that strengthen the muscles and increase the range of motion. Some diagnosis that treated at Top Rehab is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tennis/Golf Elbow, Tendon Repair, Fracture, Arthritis, and Fractures.

The hip is a major weight-bearing joint in the body. It is responsible for many daily activities such as walking, running, standing, climbing stairs and sitting. Some patients who may have had or will have hip surgery will be referred to physical therapy. Hip therapy will involve increasing hip mobility, decreasing pain and strengthen muscles.

Whether you hurt your knee or had surgery physical therapy can address those issues. The largest cause of knee pain is arthritis with patients over the age of 65. Physical therapy will strengthen the knee with specific exercises as well as stretches including other treatment approaches.

When severe pain happens in the cervical region (neck) physicians usually refer you to physical therapy. The patient might have symptoms such as pain in the neck, shoulder blades, and numbness down the arms or fingers. An evaluation by our physical therapists will determine the main cause of the symptoms and plan treatment care that will allow the patient to improve.

The shoulder is a complex ball and socket joint that is made up of the humerus, scapula, and clavicle. Many reasons may cause shoulder pain. Overhead activities, poor sitting, poor posture, and trauma. Our therapists will address whatever the cause of the pain may be with strengthening and stretching the shoulder muscles.