A high ankle sprain involves a stretching or tearing of the ligaments that bind the two lower leg bones (the tibia and fibula) together at the place where they meet the anklebone (the talus). This complex joint is called the ankle syndesmosis, and these sprains sometimes are called ankle syndesmotic sprains. Unlike most ankle sprains that …
Back pain can carry a double whammy. Painful back muscles may prevent you from exercising comfortably. But a lack of exercise may inhibit your back from healing and may actually make the condition worse. Swimming can be an excellent solution to your problem. Fortunately, swimming provides a great full body workout. • Water counteracts the …
Returning to exercise is something we all want to do after experiencing an injury. But doing so should be done correctly to avoid further injury. A few months ago, one of my patients Mark, fractured his leg for the first time. He was out on a bike ride cycling down a hill, lost control, fell …
Exercise is as important for those with diabetes as it is for anyone else. The goal of most exercise regimens should be to work out at a moderate intensity for 30 minutes at least five days a week. Patients with diabetes, however, need to take several exercise-related precautions: • If you already have problems with your leg or foot nerves, choose exercises …
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition, leaving those who suffer from it struggling with muscle, tendon, and ligament pain, as well as fatigue and tenderness throughout the body, where even gentle pressure triggers discomfort. Fortunately, physical therapy exercises can help manage the pain of this debilitating condition. Part of the role of physical therapy is not only to help you cope with …
