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A Real Pain in the Thumb: Your Guide to Gamekeeper’s Thumb
When your favorite activities are compromised because of pain, it can be incredibly upsetting. Also known as the ulnar collateral ligament, this area of the body can have some serious pain. Read on for more information on what gamekeeper’s thumb is, activities that can not only lead to it but also can interfere with it, […]
How to Keep Your Fitness Resolution (Without Hurting Yourself)
Now that you’re committed to living a healthier life, let’s talk about the safest way to begin exercising. Take this advice, and you’re less like to end up at one of our offices being treated with physical therapy. See a doctor Thought we were going straight to the gym, right? Not just yet. If you’re […]
Can Physical Therapy Help Arthritis?
Arthritis presents you with a painful dilemma. It hurts to move, but your pain will only get worse unless you move. When you’re diagnosed with osteoarthritis, it may be difficult to see a bright side. The condition causes chronic pain, and there’s no cure for it. It isn’t just the pain that makes having arthritis […]
5 Foods (You Love) that Cause Inflammation
Inflammation is what happens when your body perceives a threat. Your body protects itself by sending white blood cells into tissue. That causes swelling, and that swelling causes pain. Diet is one of the most common causes of inflammation. Choosing your foods carefully can save you from the side effects of inflammation Here are a […]
Common Skiing Injuries (And How to Avoid Them)
While it’s an exhilarating sport, skiing can lead to a wide variety of aches, pains and serious injuries. In this post, we’re going to point out some of the common skiing injuries that our therapists treat patients for. How popular is skiing in Michigan? The state is ranked second in the nation for the […]
Top 10 Football Injury Comebacks
With a will to win, some of these NFL stars have come back from significant injuries to once again dominate their sport. Their tenacious outlook is one that any person, in any walk of life, can use when going through surgery or physical therapy. For inspiring comeback tales, see how these 10 NFL stars returned […]
Why Physical Therapy is Important
Almost everyone, at some point in their life, can benefit from physical therapy and the skilled workers who oversee it. Physical therapists are well educated to work with people of all ages and abilities, whether they are recovering from surgery, or trying to recover from a condition that causes pain and limits your ability to […]
Gamer’s Thumb and Other Gaming Hand Injuries
Have you ever had a sore thumb after playing video games for 4 or 5 hours? You could be suffering from a repetitive stress injury nicknamed “gamer’s thumb.” In this post, we’ll answer a few common questions about gamer’s thumb. We’ll tell you how this condition can be treated, and how you can prevent it. […]
Why you should see a Certified Hand Therapist
At Motus Rehabilitation, we like to boast that each of our offices has a Certified Hand Therapist on staff. But what is a Certified Hand Therapist, and why should you ask to be referred to one? What is a Certified Hand Therapist? A Certified Hand Therapist is an Occupational Therapist who has at least […]
Common Pitching Injuries in the Elbow and Shoulder
Pitchers from the pros on down to Little League are at risk of injury from repetitive use. In fact, 64% of parents recalled their children having arm pain as a result of pitching. Learn more about the common injuries caused by pitching. And learn how they can be prevented. There are few feelings as […]
