Mangiarelli Rehabilitation Physical Therapy Blog
Concussions: Physical Therapy’s Role in Treatment
A concussion is a mild brain injury that requires a thorough and skilled treatment plan for optimal recovery. Concussions can occur during sports and other recreational activities or from car accidents, falls, or work accidents. Physical therapists can effectively manage concussion injuries through evidence-based treatment and a careful, personalized rehabilitation plan.
What is Tennis Elbow & How Can Physical Therapy Treat It?
Tennis elbow is an inflammation of the muscles of the forearm involving swollen tendons that create pain in the outer elbow, forearm, and wrist. It is an overuse injury caused by repetitive activities, such as tennis, golf, and professions that include painters, plumbers, autoworkers, and musicians. Physical therapy can help treat tennis elbow by strengthening an individual’s grip, wrist muscles, and forearm muscles. Manual therapy and dry needling are other effective physical therapy treatments that can be used to treat tennis elbow.