• Ask a Physical Therapist

     
     
     
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    The purpose of "Ask a PT" is to provide consumers with the opportunity to send their questions to a panel of APTA physical therapists. The group will select a certain number of questions each month that are representative of a broad spectrum of consumer health issues. Not all questions will be answered. If answered, your question will be posted on this Web site. Read the full disclaimer.

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  • Osteopenia and Yoga

    What yoga poses should I avoid if I have osteopenia?
    Thursday, January 12, 2012
    Topic: Osteoporosis, Exercise

    Kneeling and Pelvic Floor Disorder

    Can kneeling make my pelvic floor disorder worse?  I kneel a lot for work (I can't squat due to low back problems) and getting up from that position seems to aggravate my pelvis, as well as bending down to pick up things.
    Tuesday, January 10, 2012
    Topic: Pelvic Floor Disorder, Women's Health

    Leg Length and Low Back Pain

    I have had chronic low back pain for about 15 years and was once told it was due to one leg being longer than the other. How can a physical therapist help?
    Tuesday, January 10, 2012
    Topic: Back (Low Back)

    Shopping Carts as Walking Aids

    It was reported that Congresswoman Giffords used a shopping cart as part of her physical therapy to aid in walking. Why aren't shopping carts used more to help people relearn to walk when walkers may be more difficult?
    Tuesday, January 10, 2012
    Topic: Walking Aids

    High Heels and Foot Pain

    Can I wear high heels and avoid foot pain?
    Wednesday, December 07, 2011
    Topic: Foot

    Ankle Reconstructive Surgery

    I recently had ankle reconstructive surgery and was not referred to physical therapy.  Wouldn’t physical therapy help in my recovery?
    Wednesday, December 07, 2011
    Topic: Ankle

    Walking Assistance After Hip Replacement Surgery

    What is the normal progression 6 weeks after a hip replacement surgery?  Should I be using a cane or walker?
    Wednesday, December 07, 2011
    Topic: Hip

    Stopping therapy for ACL too early

    What happens if I stop going to physical therapy for my ACL injury earlier than prescribed?
    Thursday, October 20, 2011
    Topic: Knee

    Treatment for Scoliosis

    I’m a 30-year old female with mild scoliosis. What types of exercises for strengthening and stretching would a physical therapist recommend for me?
    Thursday, October 20, 2011
    Topic: Back (Low Back), Back (Upper Back)

    Same Treatment from a Physical Therapist Assistant?

    A physical therapist assistant worked with me during my appointment today. He did a great job, but I'm concerned that I'm not being seen by the physical therapist. Will the PTA be able to help me get better?
    Wednesday, October 05, 2011
    Topic: N/A