by Dr. Stephen Tam So you’ve been told you have arthritis – what does that mean? Arthritis simply means inflammation or swelling of one or more joints. However, arthritis is used to describe more than 100 chronic diseases and conditions that affect the joints, surrounding tissues, and other connective tissues. Common types of arthritis include
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If You’re Experiencing These 5 Symptoms, Consider Physical Therapy
When to consider Physical Therapy You may think of physical therapy as something for athletes in training or those who are struggling to recover after a serious accident. While physical therapy is used for both of these types of things, there are so many more conditions that physical therapy can treat. If you’re experiencing any
The 17 Most Misunderstood Beliefs About Wellness
Let’s be realistic, shall we? Wellness is a topic that many of us like to think we know a great deal about. The truth is that there are a lot of common misbeliefs out there when it comes to what is and isn’t good for your overall well being. NY Physical Therapy & Wellness has