• 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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  • Hand Therapy

    Do physical therapists do hand therapy? I have arthritis and have been told to see a occupational therapist rather than a physical therapist.
    Wednesday, May 09, 2012
    Topic: Hand

    Wrist Tendinitis

    Can a physical therapist help with tendinitis in my wrist? I have tried steroid shots but it hasn't worked.
    Wednesday, May 09, 2012
    Topic: Wrist

    Dry Needling

    What is dry needling?
    Wednesday, March 21, 2012
    Topic: N/A

    Ankle Weights Post Kneecap Surgery

    Is it ok to use ankle weights while walking on a leg that has a kneecap repair? It has healed well and the only problem I have is kneeling down, it’s uncomfortable after a short time.
    Tuesday, March 20, 2012
    Topic: Foot, Ankle, Knee

    Weight Lifting After Knee Replacement Surgery

    I teach a weight lifting class, and a 68 year old neighbor has asked me to help her learn new weight bearing exercises. While she is quite active in the garden and very mobile, she has had two knee replacements. I'm not sure if doing squats or lunges are appropriate. Can you recommend any exercises or tips on what she should avoid?
    Tuesday, March 20, 2012
    Topic: Knee, Exercise

    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

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