Basketball is a fast-paced, intense sport demanding a high level of athleticism, endurance, and agility. Whether your goal as a basketball player is to prepare effectively for the season or return to sport after an injury, Mangiarelli Rehabilitation sports medicine physical therapists are qualified to guide you through a pre-season comprehensive exercise program and provide excellent rehabilitative care to ensure you recover from injury and return to your sport safely and in optimal form.

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. Diabetes is a condition in which the body either does not produce enough insulin or does not respond normally to insulin, causing glucose levels in the blood to become too high. In the United States, 34.2 million Americans (1 in 10) have diabetes and 88 million American adults (1 in 3) have pre-diabetes. Physical therapists can help reduce diabetic symptoms and guide diabetic patients through a personalized exercise program, which lowers blood sugar levels and improves mobility.

Muscles and nerves are susceptible to and common sources of injury in the body. Both a pulled muscle or a pinched nerve can cause severe pain and limit an individual’s function and mobility. It is crucial to recognize the difference between a pulled muscle and a pinched nerve in order to seek the proper treatment in a timely manner.

November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive condition that damages brain cells, limits cognitive function, and over time, inhibits bodily functions. Alzheimer’s disease is a condition that usually develops with age, affecting 10% of Americans over age 65. Physical therapy can slow the progression of the disease and improve symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.

Chronic pain affects 100 million Americans and dramatically impacts an individual’s quality of life and physical function. Chronic pain is pain that persists for more than three months. After an injury heals, the body continues to send pain signals to the brain, resulting in chronic pain in the affected area. Physical therapy is one of the best methods to treat chronic pain for long-term pain management and improved quality of life without the need for medication. Check out our latest chronic pain infographic to learn more!

Check out our November 2020 newsletter that covers our recent clinic renovations and ribbon-cutting event, patient spotlight on back surgery recovery, concussion infographic, and lymphedema treatment after breast cancer.

Shin splints are one of the most common athletic injuries. A shin splint is an inflammatory condition of the shinbone that causes tenderness in the bones and muscles of the lower leg. Shin splints often occur due to repetitive force on the shinbone and muscles in athletes that recently started their sports season or suddenly increased the intensity and frequency of their workouts. Physical therapists work with athletes to safely address shin splints and strengthen muscle imbalances that may have contributed to the injury.

Mangiarelli Rehabilitation, a family-owned physical therapy clinic in Howland, OH, celebrates ten years of exceptional physical therapy service to the Greater Youngstown-Warren community and a newly renovated facility in 2020. The now 6,500 square-foot facility includes a new unit to improve the warm water therapy pool, remodeled patient locker rooms, expanded area for injured worker rehabilitation treatment, astroturf for the sports rehabilitation program, and BTE PrimusRS testing equipment for objective sports injury evaluation. Check out our blog for photos of our renovated clinic!

Marathon running can be one of the most challenging and demanding athletic feats, requiring significant physical and mental strength. It is essential to physically prepare for a marathon for optimal function on race day and create a post-race recovery plan. Physical therapists can accompany marathon runners throughout the training process, from strengthening your musculoskeletal system and addressing injuries to helping you actively recover post-race.

Back surgery is a major surgery requiring intensive post-surgical rehabilitation to obtain the most benefit from surgery. Physical therapy helps back surgery patients improve gait, alignment, mobility, balance, and strength after surgery safely and gradually. On the blog, we highlight one back surgery patient’s progress in walking ability after one month of physical therapy.

Your spine supports your body in all your daily activities and movements with nearly every movement originating from the spine. It’s critical to care for and strengthen the upper and lower spine for optimal function and to prevent injury. Back and neck pain are among the most common musculoskeletal spine-related injuries. Physical therapy can treat spine-related issues and restore strength and stability in the spine safely and effectively.

Arthritis is the leading cause of joint pain affecting 50 million American adults. Arthritis is a chronic, progressive condition that causes inflammation, swelling, pain, and stiffness in one or more joints. Physical therapy helps patients with arthritis move safely, improve function, and manage pain effectively for improve quality of life.

Lymphedema is a common side effect of breast cancer surgery that physical therapy is equipped to effectively treat and manage. Lymphedema is a build-up of fluid under the skin due to inadequate drainage of the lymphatic system and leads to swelling in the affected area. A certified lymphedema therapist uses complete decongestive therapy to decrease swelling, drain built-up fluid, and improve quality of life for patients with lymphedema.

A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury that can cause physical, cognitive, and behavioral symptoms. It can happen during sports, due to a fall, or a car or work accident. Physical therapists use evidence-based treatment and a rehabilitation treatment plan customized to the specific needs of the patient to help them recuperate safely and return to activity. Receiving timely, well-monitored treatment for a concussion is critical to achieving full recovery.

Check out our October 2020 newsletter that covers the 10 benefits of physical therapy, rotator cuff injury treatment, injury prevention when raking leaves, and events at the clinic this month!

In celebration of National Physical Therapy Month, we are highlighting 10 benefits of physical therapy in our latest infographic. Physical therapy offers patients personalized medical care specific to their needs, helps patients reduce pain and avoid opioids, recover from a stroke, and treat sports injuries. Learn how physical therapy helps manage age-related health issues, neuromuscular conditions, and women’s health conditions on the blog!

An ankle sprain is a common injury that occurs when the foot twists or turns beyond its normal range of movement, causing the ankle’s ligaments to overstretch or tear. Each day, over 20,000 Americans sprain their ankle. Ankle sprains account for 45% of all sports injuries in the United States. A physical therapist can help you recover from an ankle sprain more quickly, rehabilitate the ankle properly using a treatment program specifically designed to your injury, and prevent recurrent ankle pain.

Nearly 80% of Americans experience back pain at some point in their lives. Misconceptions about back pain and proper treatment for it contributes to the prevalence of ongoing back pain and overspending on diagnostic tests, MRIs, medication, and surgery that can be avoided in most cases. Today, we debunk 7 myths about back pain and explain how physical therapy can help you manage chronic back pain.

An ACL injury is a common sports injury affecting high school athletes. The ACL is a major ligament located in the center of the knee joint that stabilizes the knee. ACL rehabilitation with an experienced sports medicine physical therapist is crucial for a full recovery and a safe, healthy return to the athletic field. Check out our ACL Rehabilitation infographic to learn more!

Hip pain is often overlooked and untreated until it becomes severe. However, it’s important to have hip pain evaluated by your physical therapist early on to determine the cause of the pain. Hip pain is commonly due to repetitive strain on and overuse of the hip from a sport or work activity. A physical therapist can effectively treat and reduce hip pain, improve flexibility and mobility, and return the patient to daily activities with greater hip strength and ability.