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Tag Archives: knee pain

What is a TENS unit, and will it help me?

Pain ReliefBy NinaJune 30, 2020

The TENS unit is a device that has been used for years in the clinic to treat pain. It is a device that provides transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation through patches applied to the skin around areas of pain. We get a lot of questions about using a TENS unit and if it can be a…

Fix your Pain and Injury with Less Exposure

Injury Management, Pain ReliefBy NinaJune 24, 2020

Pain and injuries are a part of life, and they don’t just stop during a pandemic. It is our mission to provide convenient and individualized Physical Therapy care to promote a healthy lifestyle in an atmosphere that serves our client first. This couldn’t be even more true today with our new normal. If you have…

Why Early Intervention is Best

Injury Management, Pain ReliefBy NinaJune 17, 2020

At what point is it time to seek out physical therapy?  All of us will feel some pain and discomfort from time to time as we live life. Sometimes its muscle soreness from a hard workout, maybe you are feeling back pain from shoveling heavy snow for the first time of the season, or maybe…

What conditions can be treated through virtual PT visits?

Injury ManagementBy NinaMay 2, 2020

You may have heard of “telehealth” or have even participated in a virtual visit with your doctor. Virtual physical therapy is now an option at Geromove PT. Virtual physical therapy has been around for a long time but has recently increased in use and popularity due to COVID-19. It is a wonderful option to treat…

How do virtual PT visits work?

Injury Management, Pain ReliefBy NinaApril 18, 2020

Yes, we are still open!  Safer at Home is continuing, but we are still here for you. Whether you require an in-person visit or virtual PT visit, we got your back. If you or someone you know has an injury or is in pain, reach out to us and we will help you determine the…

What’s a Movement Diagnosis?

Injury ManagementBy NinaNovember 12, 2019Leave a comment

Medical diagnoses don’t need much of an introduction. They’re what you get from your doctor when you’re sick. Examples would be influenza, diabetes, or hypertension. They describe the underlying problem that is causing your symptoms. When people feel sick, they know they need to go to the doctor and find out what’s going on to…

Active vs. Passive Treatment

Injury Management, Pain ReliefBy NinaOctober 19, 2019Leave a comment

When patients coming to us looking for solutions to their aches and pains, they have sometimes already have tried a lot of other types of treatment. But not all treatment is equal. A lot of people come to us asking about modalities, or what we call “passive treatments” such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation pads, such…

PT Can Prevent Unnecessary Surgery

Injury Management, Pain ReliefBy NinaJune 25, 2019Leave a comment

Recent research is showing that surgery might not be needed as often as we think. A large review estimates that 10% to 20% of surgeries might be unnecessary and that in some specialties such as cardiology and orthopedics, that number might be higher. The reasons for so many unneeded surgeries being performed are varied, but…

My knees crack, is it okay to exercise?

Fitness, WellnessBy NinaJune 11, 2019Leave a comment

All joints, including our knees, can crack, pop, make noises, and do all sorts of weird things sometimes. If your knees make noises or are painful, it can definitely be worrisome and you may wonder if it is safe to exercise or do things that make them crack and pop. Most of the time, people…

I was diagnosed with arthritis, now what?

Injury Management, WellnessBy NinaMay 14, 2019Leave a comment

Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in America. If you have ever been told that you have arthritis, it can feel like there is no hope for a pain-free life. Although joint pain can definitely be debilitating, it doesn’t have to have as much of an impact as we once thought. Arthritis happens to…

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