If you've recently had hand surgery or struggle with arthritis, your provider may recommend hand therapy . Focusing on everything from your shoulder down, certified hand therapists (CHTs) use several techniques to help improve your dexterity, strength and mobility. Performance Rehab provides specialized hand rehabilitation services for patients experiencing functional limitations, pain and other issues. In this article, we'll discuss 10 hand therapy exercises that may be appl

You might be familiar with the ways to strengthen your pelvic floor, but what happens if those muscles get too tight? Pelvic floor dysfunction goes both ways — it can occur when muscles are too weak or too tight. Common signs of a hypertonic (tight) pelvic floor  include painful sex, chronic constipation, bladder problems and pelvic pain. Fortunately, there are targeted stretching exercises you can do to ease this tension. At Performance Rehab, we provide pelvic floor PT  for

From getting dressed in the morning to playing our favorite sports, we use our hands and wrists to do just about everything, and pain can really get in the way. But aside from a broken bone or sprain, your wrist can develop a number of ailments. Performance Rehab provides wrist and hand therapy  for patients with chronic or sudden pain and injuries. In this article, we'll discuss six possible reasons for sudden wrist pain without an injury and how physical therapy may help yo

As part of your physical therapy  treatment program, your practitioner may use a variety of techniques, including manual therapy. From muscle pain to joint stiffness, manual therapy can be a helpful treatment for a wide range of issues. The Performance Rehab team prioritizes patient education, so you can be as informed as possible during your treatment. In this article, we'll explore some of the benefits of manual physical therapy and how it can help relieve pain. What is man

Pilates isn't just a class you can take at your local gym — it's a full-body workout that can support all the effort you've put into your rehabilitation program. But what's the connection between Pilates and PT? At Performance Rehab, we offer Pilates, yoga and barre classes  as part of our physical and occupational therapy programs. In this article, we'll explore four key ways Pilates complements your recovery journey. What is Pilates? This holistic, mind-body workout system

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If you’re experiencing joint pain on a daily basis, it may be time to see an orthopedic doctor. At Performance Rehab, we know why orthopedists recommend physical therapy to ease discomfort and improve mobility. Click the link below to discover 5 ways an orthopedic doctor near you can help relieve pain.

It goes without saying that your hands do quite a bit throughout your day-to-day tasks. They help you do everything from type up emails...

Not being able to straighten your arm has a bigger impact on your everyday life than you may realize. It can be frustrating to not be...

When you’re experiencing pain and trying to look up treatments, your research will probably bring up two terms: physical therapist and...

Your knees get put through a lot on a daily basis. They help you do everything from standing up from your chair to reaching down on a low...

Radiating pain, like sciatica, is a type of discomfort that’s difficult to bear throughout the day. Sciatica pain can come in waves,...