Results for "Rehabilitation"

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Why Physical Therapy Is Important for Long-Term Health
When your body isn’t moving as it should, you are recovering from an injury or shooting pains interrupt your daily life, your health care provider may...
May 26
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5 Ways to Lead a Healthy Life After You’ve Had a Stroke
If you’ve had a stroke, you probably found the experience frightening. Whether it was a mild stroke with a quick recovery or a more severe stroke where...
Apr 26
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Do I Need Medication-Assisted Treatment for an Opioid Addiction?
The opioid crisis, which affects millions of people in the U.S., shows no signs of stopping. Misusing prescription and non-prescription opioids have led...
Apr 16
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What Is Cupping Therapy, and Does It Work?
When you’re stressed, tense or battling muscle aches and pains, you may consider getting a massage, taking a hot bath, stretching or trying deep breathing/meditation....
Nov 03
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How to Reduce Your Risk of Blood Clots After Orthopedic Surgery
There are many reasons you may need a joint replacement or orthopedic surgery. Your arthritis may have reached the point that you can’t walk your dog as...
Aug 24
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Why Your Doctor Might Want You to Wear Compression Socks
Compression socks or compression stockings are tightly fitting knee-high socks that can help your blood flow. They lightly squeeze your legs, making it...
May 31
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High-Functioning Alcoholism Can Be Hard to Recognize. Here’s What to Know
You probably have a stereotypical image of someone who is an alcoholic. You might picture someone who drinks all the time, rarely has a day without a hangover...
Feb 28
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Guide to Picking the Best Shower Chair for Older Adults
Many people take a bath or shower everyday with no issue. But for older adults, it can be one of the most dangerous places in the home. According to the...
Feb 01
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Taping Your Knee for Stability vs. Pain — What’s the Difference?
Over a lifetime, our knees really take a beating. And for those who regularly take part in running or other high-impact exercises, knee problems can be...
Dec 16
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Four Ways to Support Your Ankles During Exercise
A misstep or quick pivot during a basketball game and pop! goes your ankle. Sometimes you’re able to walk off the pain of an ankle sprain or injury, other...
Aug 17