January 31, 2024
Health insurance often covers physical therapy, but the extent of coverage can vary significantly based on your specific insurance plan, the reasons for therapy, and the healthcare regulations in your location.
May 1, 2023
About 6.2 million people across the United States suffer from Alzheimer’s. That’s one in every nine people who are older than 65 years old. It’s projected that by the year 2050, 12.7 million Americans will have Alzheimer’s. While Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, it’s not the only form. Those 6.2 million Americans …
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April 3, 2023
Plantar fasciitis is a painful condition caused by the inflammation of the plantar fascia, which is the band of tissue running through the middle of your foot to connect the heel to the toes. It’s a very common orthopedic condition, with approximately one in ten people suffering from it. The plantar fascia acts as a …
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March 16, 2023
When you’re pregnant, the pelvis plays an important part in supporting the weight of the baby. It also has to adapt to the size of the baby and separate to enable the baby to pass through it when you give birth. Because there’s so much happening in the pelvic area during pregnancy, it’s common for …
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March 15, 2023
Pelvic floor disorders are varied and complex health problems that can wreak havoc on your day-to-day life. As of 2008, nearly 24% of women in the United States had at least one pelvic floor disorder. The number of women affected by pelvic floor disorders increases with age. What Is Pelvic Floor Spasm? Definition Pelvic floor …
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December 5, 2022
Headaches are a very common complaint. They range in severity and frequency, but up to 1 out of every 20 adults across the world may suffer from a headache either every day or almost every day. Of those headaches, the most common type is a tension headache. However, there are many other kinds of headaches …
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November 14, 2022
Neck pain is an incredibly common ailment in America, affecting about one in three people at least once a year. Recurring neck pain may be a sign of an underlying problem. Sometimes the problem can be a simple fix to your daily routine or your posture. However, some causes of neck pain are more severe. …
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