DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is it necessary to have physical therapy before surgery for a torn ACL? How much physical therapy usually is needed after the surgery? Strictly speaking, physical therapy is not ...
People with anterior cruciate ligament injuries can lose up to 40% of the muscle strength in the affected leg--with muscle atrophy remaining a big problem even after ACL reconstruction and physical ...
It's the injury every athlete dreads: a torn ACL. Over the weekend, Kansas City Chiefs' star quarterback Patrick Mahomes suffered a devastating knee injury late in the game. In the final two minutes, ...
The HelloNation article, ACL Recovery Isn’t One Size Fits All , features insights from Dr. J. Rashid, Physical Therapy Expert of Taylor, MI, who highlights the importance of individualized, ...
Whether you’re dealing with an acute injury, post-surgery rehab, or a chronic condition that impacts physical function, physical therapy can help get you back on track and feeling good again. Here, we ...
Medically reviewed by Amy Kwan, PT Key Takeaways Physical therapists help people improve and recover their ability to move. To become a physical therapist, you need a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) ...