Dystonia
Because many forms of dystonia affect mobility, posture, balance, and how a person’s physical movements affect everyday tasks, physical therapy is [...]
Lumbar Fusion Surgery
Your Spine To best understand your surgery, it is important to know about your spine. The spinal column surrounds and protects [...]
Study confirms surgical options reduce TMJ pain
If nonsurgical therapies prove unsuccessful, surgery remains a good option for many who suffer from temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain. In fact, [...]
Cervical Fusion
Normal Anatomy and Physiology In order to fully comprehend your surgical procedure, it’s helpful to have background knowledge of [...]
Dystonia
What is Dystonia? Dystonia is a movement disorder that causes the muscles to contract and spasm involuntarily. The neurological mechanism that [...]
“But You Look So Good!†Managing Specific Issues – Article
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IV International Congress of Physical Therapy in Costa Rica
On October 20th Dr. Lisa Riggioni participated as a speaker in the IV International Congress of Physical Therapy presented by the [...]
Spinal surgeries
 SPINAL FUSION Abnormalities or degeneration ("wearing") of the discs between vertebrae may lead to abnormal motions causing back and or leg [...]
Chronic Pain
 What is Chronic Pain? While acute pain is a normal sensation triggered in the nervous system to alert you to possible [...]
Complex regional pain syndrome
What is complex regional pain syndrome? Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic pain condition that is believed to be [...]
Stroke and Nutrition
Nutrition Your diet is an important part of your treatment after a stroke. Eating the right kinds of foods may help [...]
Sciatic nerve pain
 Alternative Names   Neuropathy - sciatic nerve; Sciatic nerve dysfunction Definition   Sciatica is a condition involving pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling in [...]