Physical Therapy

A helpful guide to the different types of canes and how to use them correctly.

A walker with 4 solid prongs on the bottom (no wheels) will be the most stable. It lets you take some of the weight off your legs as you walk. To use it, though, you have to be able to lift it off the ground to move it forward. Other walkers may have 2 wheels in front (see picture), or 4 wheels. A walker with wheels allows you to push it forward without lifting it off the ground.

Aircast Walker boot is a short boot that supports and protects the foot and ankle while allowing you to walk.

Watch this video to learn how to do ankle pumps to help prevent blood clots.

Watch this to learn an exercise program to help regain strength and function in your knee after a meniscus tear.

Watch this video to learn some exercises to help treat your knee arthritis.

After an ACL tear, performing home exercises can help you regain strength and function in your knee. Learn some exercises by watching this video.

Watch this to learn some exercises to help treat carpal tunnel syndrome.

Watch this to learn exercises to help treat your tennis elbow.

PRICE stands for Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. Doing these things helps limit pain and swelling after an injury.

A muscle cramp or spasm is a strong contraction of the muscle fibers.