by mindy_patton@icloud.com | Mar 2, 2020 | Blogs
AGE IS JUST A NUMBER | MOVE BETTER, LIVE YOUR BEST By Dr. Joe Camoratto PT, DPT | NeoLife Physical Therapy Dynapenia is defined as the age related loss of neuromuscular strength. It is a new definition in the medical field over the last decade and it describes a...
by mindy_patton@icloud.com | Mar 2, 2020 | Blogs
TMD (TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DISORDER) Symptoms: Common symptoms include pain or tenderness in your face, jaw joint area, neck and shoulders, and in or around the ear when you chew, speak, or open your mouth wide. The jaw may feel stuck or locked and you may hear...
by mindy_patton@icloud.com | Mar 2, 2020 | Blogs
HEADACHES Symptoms: Headaches caused by the cervical spine (cervicogenic headaches) often mimic classic migraine headaches, with symptoms on only one side of the head, face or eyes, often with upper neck pain as well. These symptoms are described as aching, throbbing,...
by mindy_patton@icloud.com | Mar 2, 2020 | Blogs
ANKLE SPRAINS Symptoms: Sprains may result in swelling and pain on the outside of the ankle near the ankle bone, limited movement, and sometimes inability to bear weight. Causes: “Turning” or “rolling” of the ankle in an accident may over-stretch the ankle ligaments....
by mindy_patton@icloud.com | Mar 2, 2020 | Blogs
SHIN SPLINTS Symptoms: Pain and tenderness along the inside of the shin bones may indicate shin splits. Often symptoms come on with activity, then ease as activity continues, but return after activity ends. Occasionally bumps, swelling or warmth can be felt along the...
by mindy_patton@icloud.com | Mar 2, 2020 | Blogs
ACHILLES TENDONITIS Symptoms: Pain and swelling of the Achilles tendon where it attaches to the heel bone and slightly above indicates Achilles tendonitis. Symptoms get worse with weight-bearing activities and may develop suddenly or gradually. Causes: Achilles...
