Health Blog
The Benefits of Pre-hab and Post-Op Therapy For Athletes
Are you an athlete facing an upcoming surgical procedure? Are you looking for ways to maximize your outcome? Just like in sports, practice before your game is the difference between winning and losing. If you are looking for the edge in your recovery, preparing yourself the same way you do for game day is essential.
At Forza Physiotherapy, we can help you put the work in before and after surgery to put yourself in the position to win!
Read full blogAre You An Athlete Living With Hip, Knee, and Leg Pain?
Your hips, knees, and lower legs are tough because they have to be for your game! However, we’re all still human, and unfortunately, injuries do happen.
The hips and knees are your largest joints, supporting your body’s weight. They work in close coordination, giving us the mobility we need. Conditions such as arthritis, aging, and sports injuries can all cause problems, and before you know it, pain symptoms can flare up.
If you’re experiencing hip, knee, or leg pain, call Forza Physiotherapy & Wellness in San Antonio, TX to schedule a closer look.
Read full blogPhysical Therapy For Baseball Performance Training
Is your son or daughter complaining about elbow or shoulder pain? Are you looking for baseball-specific exercise programs? At Forza Physiotherapy & Wellness in San Antonio, TX, our therapists understand the injuries that affect baseball/softball players and resolve them more significantly. Our team can give you the tools to recover from your injuries and maximize your on-field performance!
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Read full blog5 Ways To Stay Active During Your Day Job
Have you ever gotten caught doing jumping jacks in your office? If so, were you embarrassed? We hope not—and we think many successful companies would likely applaud the effort you’re making to stay in shape!
It’s becoming a widely accepted fact that staying physically active throughout the workday isn’t just better for your health — it can also boost productivity, job satisfaction, mental and emotional health as well! Even if you work at a desk sitting down all day, there are plenty of simple things you can do to get moving more often.
Read full blog3 Stretches To Relieve Morning Aches and Pains
Few things are worse than having constant pain in your neck, back, or joints in the morning. Even the easiest things, such as get out of bed or putting on your shoes, can be difficult for those struggling with morning aches and pains.
Did you know you can improve the function of these parts of your body in the morning with the aid of a physical therapist? Physical therapists can provide you with exercises and stretches to alleviate pain and discomfort.
Read full blogTired of Dealing With Back Pain? Call In An Expert With Physical Therapy
Are you dealing with low back pain that is hindering your ability to comfortably move and function? If so, physical therapy might be something you’d be interested in for your own well-being.
Physical therapy is a leading profession involved in the diagnosis and treatment of low back pain. In fact, low back pain is one of the most common reasons people come to work with a physical therapist. Researchers in our field have even developed concise and comprehensive practice guidelines to help therapists manage this condition in their patients.
Read full blog5 Ways To Get More Physical Activity In Your Day
Staying active is one of the key factors when it comes to maintaining your best long-term health. However, many of us lead very sedentary lives these days, and work jobs from 9 am to 5 pm. Fitting exercise and even moderate activity into your daily routine, however, isn’t always easy.
Whether it’s because of a busy schedule or a health condition, you may find it difficult to get the daily exercise you need.
Read full blogTired of Living With Chronic Joint Pain From Arthritis? A PT Can Help With That.
Have you ever experienced pain in your lower back, knees, wrists, hips, or joints? Arthritis may be the culprit. Arthritis is a joint condition that causes discomfort, stiffness, swelling, and inflammation. According to Arthritis.org, “More than 50 million adults and 300,000 children have some type of arthritis. It is most common among women and occurs more frequently as people get older.” That is where PT can help.
If you are dealing with joint pain or arthritis, you may appear to lean on over-the-counter medications, but this is just temporary.
Read full blogGot An Upcoming Surgery On The Books? Speak To A PT First.
Do you have a surgery scheduled for the near future? If you do, you’re probably feeling many different emotions as you gear yourself up for your operation. You may be worried about recovery, or about the success of your surgery as a whole. How are you going to feel afterward? How much time are you going to have to take off work? These are all very valid and very common questions people have upon finding out their condition requires a surgical fix!
Read full blogPhysical Therapy: The Most Natural Pain Reliever There Is!
Have you recently sustained an injury of some sort that has left you in debilitating pain? If you’re taking pain relievers to relieve your symptoms and just don’t want to stay dependent on them forever, physical therapy can be exactly the solution you need.
Physical therapy can be very beneficial for both short-term pain (usually, that which lasts just a few weeks or months) and long-term or chronic pain (that which lasts for more than three months).
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