Why a Structured Recovery Plan Matters Four muscles and their tendons make up the rotator cuff; they smooth arm motion and stabilize the shoulder joint. The supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, ...

Medically reviewed by Theresa Marko, PT, DPT, MS Physical therapy (PT) can help relieve sciatica pain by reducing nerve compression, improving flexibility, and strengthening muscles. Physical ...

Exercise can help you heal from a shoulder labral tear. Learn the best exercises for shoulders that have a labral tear, how to get started, and how to maintain your range of motion.

At 8–12 weeks, your physical therapist will start strengthening exercises. Follow-up appointments with your medical team After rotator cuff surgery, it’s essential to follow up with your ...

When you first start physical therapy, you may be tempted to load up on exercises so you can make progress as fast as possible. That's a worthy goal, but it can be a set up for failure.

Physical treatment and some home exercises can help manage vertigo symptoms. Physical therapy may help a person reduce or eliminate vertigo . However, they should first speak with a doctor who can ...