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Treatments could include:
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Avoid strenuous physical activity
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Elevation of Leg
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Repair of medial collateral ligament of knee joint
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Strengthening exercises
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Call your health care provider if symptoms of MCL injury occur. Call your health care provider if you are being treated for MCL injury and you notice increased instability in your knee, if pain or swelling return after they initially subsided, or ...
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Cooling treatments lower body temperature in order to relieve pain , swelling, constriction of blood vessels, and to decrease the liklihood of cellular damage by slowing the metabolism. Sponge baths, cold compresses, and cold packs are all wet cooling treatments.
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Cooling or cold treatments are used to decrease pain , minimize swelling, and slow the inflammatory response secondary to injury (usually acute). Cold treatments slow the local physiological activity of the tissues, decrease nerve transmission, and decrease muscle guarding and spasm, thus minimizing potential damage to tissues when injury has occurred.
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Detailed information on whether to use heat or cold when treating sore muscles or an injury
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Immobilization refers to the process of holding a joint or bone in place with a splint, cast, or brace. This is done to prevent an injured area from moving while it heals.
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Immobilization refers to the process of holding a joint or bone in place with a splint, cast, or brace. This is done to prevent an injured area from moving while it heals.
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Physical therapists provide services to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain , and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities among those suffering from injuries, disabilities, or disease. Organized physical therapy began during World War I with 800 reconstruction aides.
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Physical therapists teach people recovering from surgery or with injuries, sprains or arthritis how to perform exercises that will help them gain strength and mobility and prevent recurring injury. Here are suggestions to help you get the most from physical therapy.
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The professional field consists of skilled health care providers who work under the direction or supervision of a physical therapist or physical therapists. Their role is to facilitate care and treatment of patients with injuries, diseases, or disabilities that involve mobility or other basic physical functioning.
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Chest physical therapy is the term for a group of treatments designed to improve respiratory efficiency, promote expansion of the lungs, strengthen respiratory muscles, and eliminate secretions from the respiratory system. Purpose The purpose of chest physical therapy, also called chest physiotherapy, is to help patients breathe more freely and to get more oxygen into the body.
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I was in a car accident four weeks ago. I have had physical therapy for the last three weeks and it seems to hurt more than it helps. I am still feeling pain and spasms. Can you suggest another option?
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Although aerobic workouts like walking or running are important, they can’t take the place of strength training when it comes to building and preserving muscle.
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No matter what your activity -- even standing or sitting with good posture -- you use your core muscles.
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These back exercises are done on your hands and knees.
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These three exercises are done on the floor.
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These exercises work your lower back, buttocks and hips.
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For best results, these exercises are each repeated five times.
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These exercises work your sides and shoulders.
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Stretching is a vital part of any exercise program and is as important as any other part of your health and fitness plan. Without flexibility training, you’re missing a necessary part of your workout.
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While it's true that stretching won't strengthen your heart or flatten your stomach, it can help you reach those goals more efficiently.
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An adolescent athlete can never stretch too much, experts say. Stretching to stay flexible is vital -- particularly when a child reaches puberty and goes through a growth spurt.
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