Knee osteoarthritis (OA) results from degenerative changes to the cushion or cartilage between the bones of your knee joints. Today in the USA, 12.4 million people 65 and older have painful knee OA. Knee OA affects more women than men. Activities of daily living become more difficult if you have knee OA due to discomfort…
Did you know that patients who have therapy before and after their joint replacement tend to have better outcomes than those that have therapy only after replacement? Studies have shown that patients that perform rehabilitation prior to surgery (“prehabilitation”) tend to have better outcomes overall. Prehab can help you perform better after surgery, including: We…
Did you know that patients who have therapy before and after their joint replacement tend to have better outcomes than those that have therapy only after replacement? Studies have shown that patients that perform rehabilitation prior to surgery (“prehabilitation”) tend to have better outcomes overall. Prehab can help you perform better after surgery, including: We…
Did you know that physical therapy can help you feel more steady on your feet? PT is a safe and effective way to improve your balance and decrease your risk for falls. Patients that may be at increased risk for falls: What therapy can do: Therapy can help the balance systems in your body react…
Many assume that those recovering from an injury are the only ones undergoing physical therapy. But there are enormous benefits for people of every age group and athletic ability. If you suffer an injury, or a sports injury, physical therapy can speed up your healing, and physical therapy can help prevent age-related immobility. At Synergy…