One of the problems that frequent runners will deal with is ankle pain. This is something that can range from a nagging ache to severe pain that causes you to stop running. It’s an issue that affects serious runners who train for marathons, and it’s also something that can hinder casual runners who jog on the weekends to stay fit. So, it is therefore very important that you eliminate your ankle pain by addressing the underlying issue so that you can continue to run or jog and maintain a healthy lifestyle.…
Most adults who have had occupational therapy are familiar with how it helps them adapt to work and their job tasks at work after an injury, disease, or disorder makes it harder for them to do their jobs. That makes complete sense when you think about occupational therapy. However, you might be really confused when you think about pediatric occupational therapy. After all, children typically do not work jobs for pay (although there are a few exceptions like child actors and child entertainers), so why would children need this kind of therapy?…
Back pain has become something of a common denominator for Americans of all ages, sexes, and backgrounds. According to statistics published by the American Chiropractic Association (ACA), 8 out of every 10 Americans can be expected to suffer at least some form of back pain during their lifetime. For some, back pain is due to a specific condition or injury and can be alleviated by treatment. For others, the pain does not seem to respond to initial treatment and a chronic condition develops that often has a detrimental domino effect on other areas of their lives.…
