Never Ignore Hip and Thigh Pain

Updated February 2024 The hip is an important weight bearing joint in the human body. Repetitive stress to the femur (thigh bone) over time can lead to the formation of cracks in the hip joint, which is the junction of the pelvis and the femur. For most individuals, simple cracks can heal over time without…

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Living with Osteoporosis and Bone Strengthening Protocol

Updated February 2024 Osteoporosis is a condition in which the amount of calcium and minerals in the bone decreases, leading to a reduction in bone density. As a result, bones become fragile and prone to fractures. A fracture can occur from a minor fall or simple actions like sneezing or bumping into furniture. Treatment involves…

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Physical Therapy and Your Hip!

Updated January, 2024 Snapping hip syndrome, also known as coxa saltans or dancer’s hip, is a condition characterized by a snapping or popping sensation in the hip joint during certain movements. This condition can cause discomfort and pain. The good news is that this can be resolved with physical therapy. Causes There are several different…

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Physical Therapy for Lower Back Pain

The spinal column supports the body and provides the structural framework for muscles and bones in the trunk region. It is a bony framework that protects the spinal cord, which serves as a channel of communication between the brain and the rest of the body. The spinal column serves as an anchor for a network…

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April Is National Occupational Therapy Month

April is here and that means it’s National Occupational Therapy Month. STARS Physical Therapy recognizes that April is “our” month and wants you to make it your month too. Occupational therapy does so much for our community. When there’s injuries to our everyday life activities (occupations), occupational therapy promotes recovery and healing. Our profession gets…

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Suffering From Low Back Pain?

As the United States struggles to lower health care costs, the financial impact of low back pain cannot be overlooked. Although it does not dominate the news, Americans spend at least $50 billion each year on our backs, the most common cause of job-related disability and a leading contributor to missed work. Low back pain…

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What Is Prehab?

What You Need To Know About Physical Therapy Before Surgery Most people think of physical therapy in regard to rehabilitation following surgery, but it’s also beneficial for preparing the body to undergo a surgical procedure. It’s effective for aiding in quicker recovery times, decreasing the potential for complications, and reducing the care required after surgery…

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Aches and Pains While Working from Home

Have you been working from home and now have aches and pains? Many of us have been making do with an at-home office at the kitchen counter or worse, the couch, slaving away on our laptops. This scenario doesn’t exactly meet the requirements of an ergonomically safe work station. We have already seen an influx…

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Keeping Your Home Fall Proof

Although a potentially dangerous fall can happen at any age, individuals aged 65 and over are the most susceptible. In individuals over the age of 80, falls are the number one cause of death. The truth is, many falls that happen within the home could have been avoided by taking the appropriate preventative measures. Fall…

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Keeping Your Home Fall Proof

Although a potentially dangerous fall can happen at any age, individuals aged 65 and over are the most susceptible. In individuals over the age of 80, falls are the number one cause of death. The truth is, many falls that happen within the home could have been avoided by taking the appropriate preventative measures. Fall…

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