Jul20th 2024If you live with chronic pain or pain lasting three months or longer, you are not alone. In fact, according to the American Academy of Pain Medicine, approximately 100 million Americans live with chronic pain. Unfortunately, that also means that the dependency on prescription medications is continuously growing. In 2013, doctors across the U.S. prescribed
Jun20th 2024Stretching is an important element of physical therapy. In fact, targeted stretches are incorporated into practically every physical therapy treatment plan! Everyone can benefit from stretching, including athletes aiming to improve their technique and seniors seeking relief from chronic aches and pains. This practice not only improves flexibility, but it’s also a natural approach to
Jun10th 2024Tendonitis is a common condition that can cause pain and limit your functional movement. I am Toni Drinkard, a physical therapist here at Rebound Physical Therapy in Topeka, Kansas. And today, we’re going to talk about how physical therapy can help treat tendonitis. What Is Tendonitis? Tendonitis is inflammation of a tendon (the thick tissue
