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Can Physical Therapy Help With Arthritis Pain?

Arthritis is a painful swelling and tenderness of the joints caused by inflammation.

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How to Prevent Knee Injuries

Why are knee injuries so common for athletes and nonathletes alike?

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Pinched Nerve in Hip: Causes and Treatment

If a nerve in your hip is pinched by surrounding muscles, bones, or tendons, you may experience tingling or pain.

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Can Physical Therapy Help Seasonal Affective Disorder?

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of depression thought to be caused by season changes that bring lower levels of sunlight.

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Sprained Wrist Treatment

When one or more of the ligaments in the wrist is stretched or torn, the injury is known as a wrist sprain.

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Tips to Avoid Winter Injuries

Black ice, snow, and slush come part and parcel with living in the Chicago area — and with a higher risk of injury.

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How PT Can Help You Avoid the Winter Blues

Chronic pain can take a major toll on your mood and mindset, especially when the holidays roll around.

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Trigger Finger Treatment

Trigger finger is a condition characterized by inflammation that narrows the sheath surrounding one or more of the tendons that move your fingers.

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Sprained vs. Broken Wrist

If you’re dealing with persistent wrist pain after breaking a fall with your hand, it’s likely that you have a sprained or broken wrist.

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Is Physical Therapy Covered by Insurance?

If you’re in for a long recovery after an injury or surgical procedure, you’re probably wondering if insurance will pay for physical therapy.

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Sprained Ankle vs. Broken Ankle

Sometimes, life happens, and you may wake up to a sore ankle that feels unbearable to walk on, even when doing the most mundane tasks.

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Most Common Indoor Cycling Injuries

Cycling is a fun way to get your cardio in, and if you don’t want to ride outside, you can use a peloton or other indoor cycling equipment to

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