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Sprains and strains are considered soft tissue injuries. They occur when the body is put under physical stress. Generally, when they happen in these situations, muscles and joints are forced to perform movements for which they are not prepared or designed. Many patients with musculoskeletal injuries get confused about the difference between a strain and a sprain. Your physical therapist here at Miller PT can show and explain to you the difference between what a sprain and a strain...
Posted on 2021-12-02
Ultrasound therapy uses pulses of sound waves to penetrate tissues. It causes expansion and contraction in tiny gas bubbles in soft tissues, decreasing the inflammatory response and reducing swelling. It can also be a great tool to help treat chronic pain. You can learn more about the procedure with the information we provide below. Don’t forget to discuss the best treatment for you with your physical therapist - we are here to help. This is just one of many tools we can employ to increase...
Posted on 2021-11-02
Knee pain is a common complaint that affects people of all ages, and it’s usually caused by injuries or medical conditions such as arthritis, gout, and infections. Some exercises can help ease some common types of knee pain. Learn more about your pain by reading below. Miller PT can also help you understand what exercises you need. And remember, we can also come to your home to treat you if that is more convenient!
Simple home exercises and stretches can help ease some common types of kne...
Posted on 2021-10-02
What if we told you that the secret to retain, or even gain, more muscle mass and strength lies in your nutrition? Proper nutrition is essential to staying healthy and fit -- it is not just exercise as is commonly thought.
Here are 9 of the top foods for gaining lean muscle.
1. LENTILS.
Legumes are protein and fiber powerhouses. Lentils, for example, are especially high in protein. 100 g of this dry good provides about 25 g of protein. Their fiber content is als...
Posted on 2021-09-01
When used correctly, resistance bands help improve muscle strength and balance, promote flexibility, and help you achieve better posture and tone your muscles. There are several types of resistance bands. Here you can learn more about them, in addition to three moves for improving upper body strength.
Resistance bands are not impressive-looking exercise tools, but they definitely can pull their weight. During a recent gym training session, my workout routine began with several sets of bic...
Posted on 2021-08-02
