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Article - 3 Minute Read
How to Treat Knee Pain at Home
After knee replacement surgery, there are steps you can take to treat your knee pain in addition to having outpatient rehabilitation. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Kim’s Story: Finding Relief and Support After Decades of Pain
Thanks to physical therapy, Kim says she can stand longer, walk farther, and sit longer without pain. Learn more about her story. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Musculoskeletal Pain: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Musculoskeletal pain is a broad term that encompasses any pain of the bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joints. Learn more. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Article - 2 Minute Read
Spasticity Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Spasticity is a condition of abnormal muscle function associated with many neurological diseases and injuries. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Article - 3 Minute Read
An Introduction to Chronic Pain Management Techniques
We treat acute and chronic pain with pain management techniques. Learn how pain management options can help keep pain from interfering with your activities. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Article - 1 Minute Read
George’s Story: Recovering with Blood Flow Restriction Treatment
In September 2020, George Patek nearly lost his leg in a car accident. He sustained an open distal fracture of his tibia and fibula, above his ankle, and underwent surgery at that time. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Eileen: Overcoming Back Pain Without Surgery
By the time Eileen Scott turned 66, she was at her wit's end. Born with scoliosis, she'd spent a lifetime dealing with chronic back pain. But her pain had become so severe she could barely walk 250 steps a day. As she neared retirement, she wondered about her future and dreams of traveling. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Matt’s Story: Runner Recovers from Achilles Tendon Injury with Physical Therapy
Matt loves to run so much that in August 2020 he ran 21 marathons in 21 days. But he came out of it with an Achilles tendon injury. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Jack’s Story: Battling Back from COVID-19 at the Inpatient Rehab Unit
After a two-month-long odyssey that involved a helicopter life-flight, three hospitals, and 11 days on a ventilator, Jack finally made it home with help from the UPMC Rehabilitation Institute's inpatient unit at UPMC Williamsport. Read about his story. Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation