By Ashley Mumma, PT, DPT We have known for some time that healthy exercise is good for you. But often times, physical therapists run into people who worry that exercise will damage their joints. Now, thanks to relatively recent research, we know the process through which exercise prevents cartilage breakdown. Motion is lotion, and loading […]
How to Kick Osteoarthritis to the Curb
By Joseph Terry, PT, DPhty In the world of orthopedics, osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the main conditions for which patients seek out our care. Arthritis, in its various forms, is prevalent in roughly 23% of our society and nearly 50% in those over the age of 65 (CDC). Many cases eventually require surgical intervention […]
