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3 Ways Physical Therapy Can Help Combat Your Joint Pain
Are You Ready to Live Pain Free?
Are you living with chronic pain? If so, you’re certainly not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 20% of the United States population suffers from chronic pain.
Every day, our physical therapists work with people who are dealing with the physical and mental effects of chronic pain caused by conditions such as arthritis and fibromyalgia.
Read full blogHow Physical Therapy Can Help Treat and Prevent Shin Splints
Don’t let this common athletic injury put you on the sidelines!
It’s the feeling that every runner dreads: A ridge of pain running along the inner side of the shinbone. Shin splints are notorious for putting runners off their feet, but it’s actually one of the most common athletic injuries. Fortunately, the experts at Atta Rehab in Aiea, HI can help resolve shin splits quickly and efficiently.
“Shin splints” is a vague term referring to any pain in the lower leg.
Read full blogIf You’re an Athlete, You Should Be Strength Training
Physical therapy can help you start a strength-training program safely and effectively
Are you a runner who wants to see faster speeds? A golfer who wants a more explosive swing? A baseball player who wants a more powerful throw? Then you should start a dedicated strength-training program! The physical therapists at Atta Rehab in Aiea, HI would love to help you get started.
While strength training can benefit anyone, it’s essential for athletes.
Read full blogConcussion From a Sports Injury
Recovering from a sports-related concussion with physical therapy
Are you currently a practicing athlete? Have you recently been diagnosed with a concussion? If so, chances are you’ve been experiencing uncomfortable symptoms that are starting to interfere with your daily life. And while concussions can take you out of the game fast, there’s a quicker way to recover! At Atta Rehab in Aiea, HI, our licensed physical therapists treat post-concussion pain and restore healthy functions so you can safely return to athletics.
Read full blogHow Sports Physical Therapy Can Help an ACL Tear
Understanding an ACL tear and how our physical therapists at Atta Rehab in Hawaii help
It is estimated that about 200,000 ACL injuries are diagnosed in the United States each year. An anterior cruciate ligament tear (ACL tear) is a common injury to the knee that affects athletes such as soccer players, gymnasts, and basketball players. While ACL tears are frequently seen among athletes, people who don’t participate in sports can also experience the injury.
Read full blogPhysical Therapy Can Help Golfer’s Hip Mobility and Pain
Are you noticing soreness or pain in your groin? Does your back seem to feel better the more warmed up your hips are? Golfing requires a tremendous range of motion to swing the club effectively. Our physical therapists at Atta Rehab understand golfing mechanics and how vital your hips are to swing a club pain-free!
The golf swing has been associated with increased injury risk due to poor swing mechanics, inadequate spine (thoracic and lumbar) mobility, poor core stability, and lack of motion and strength in the hips.
Read full blogPhysical Therapy for Sports-Related Ligament Tears
Learn why ligament tears happen and how physical therapy is a long-term solution
If you’re a past or current athlete, you may be familiar with ligament tears. These painful injuries can take you out of practice until you fully recover, which is why our licensed therapists at Atta Rehab in Hawaii are here to help you heal as quickly as possible!
Whether you had surgery to repair a torn ligament or are faced with symptoms from the injury, we have the tools to fully recover and get back in the game safely and comfortably.
Read full blogCan Physical Therapy Help You Recover From a Fracture?
Identifying sports-related fractures and how physical therapy is the answer!
Fractures are painful injuries that are often the result of a sports-related accident. Although the bones in our body are strong and resilient, fractures are common injuries that are often the result of sports-related incidents.
Physical therapists are rehabilitation experts who are licensed to treat post-fracture symptoms. Rather than dealing with the pain or letting a fracture heal on its own, you can rely on our physical therapists at Atta Rehab in Hawaii and get back to your athletic performance in no time!
Read full blogHow Does Physical Therapy Help In Preventing Cycling Injuries?
Are you tired of dealing with knee pain every time you go out for a ride on your cycle? Have you tried adjusting the fit of your bike but still have pain? At Atta Rehab, in Hawaii, our physical therapists have proven success treating cyclists and can help ensure a proper fit on the saddle.
Whether you are new to cycling or have been riding for years, injuries can interfere with your enjoyment of getting on your bike and going for a ride.
Read full blogHere’s Exactly How to Prevent Sports-Related Injuries
Common sports injuries and steps you can take to prevent them
Are you currently a practicing athlete? Have you experienced a sports injury that’s inhibiting your performance? Injury prevention is essential so that athletes can maintain their strength, endurance, and full potential in order to reach peak performance. Many athletes aren’t aware of the importance of repercussions behind injury prevention.
Fortunately, at Atta Rehab in Hawaii, we have athletes’ best interests in mind and can train our patients to prevent injuries as well as treat any current conditions.
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