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Food allergysymptoms can range from a rash, sneezing, congestion, or nausea to severe abdominal pain or life-threateninganaphylaxis.Common reactions include:HivesItchy, red eyes (allergic conjunctivitis)Swollen lipsAbdominal painBeing aware of food allergy symptoms can help you spot reactions. This article will cover the common reactions and what they look like.8 Most Common Food AllergiesEggsMilkPeanutsTree nutsFishShellfishWheatSoyThese “big eight” allergens account for about 90% of food allergy reactions in the US. Sesame is now listed as the ninth most common allergen....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Physical Rehabilitation?Physical Rehabilitation vs. Physical TherapyTypesSettingsBenefitsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Physical Rehabilitation? Physical Rehabilitation vs. Physical Therapy Types Settings Benefits Frequently Asked Questions Although physical rehabilitation is similar to physical therapy, and the two terms are often used interchangeably, there are also some significant differences. Physical rehabilitation is a more inclusive term of various professions, while physical therapy falls under the scope of physical rehabilitation....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It FeelsPhysical SignsWhy Does Depression Affect the Body Physically?Supporting Your Physical Body With Depression Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Feels Physical Signs Why Does Depression Affect the Body Physically? Supporting Your Physical Body With Depression The mind and the body are often spoken of as two separate entities. Yet, they are interconnected, and one greatly affects the other. People with depression will experience emotional changes like sadness but they can also experience many different physical symptoms....

An important component of any physical therapy examination or treatment session is touching.Physical therapistsoften use their hands to examine, mobilize, and perhaps massage your body. Touching may be used to help you understand how to move properly, and it can be a helpful component in getting your muscles contracting the way that your PT wants them to maximize your functional mobility. Hero Images / Getty Images Touching in Physical Therapy Palpationis the act of using the hands to examine a body part....

Medical terms can be a mouthful, even forphysical therapists (PTs). To keep things simple, they often abbreviate terms when speaking or writing notes. If you don’t know what the shortened terms mean, it’s important to ask so that you understand what has been ordered and participate more actively in your recovery plan. This article includes a list of abbreviations that physical therapists commonly use when speaking or writing notes. Learning them can help you better understand yourrehabilitation programand what the notations in your physical therapy report mean....

If you haveknee pain, your healthcare provider may refer you to physical therapy. There your physical therapist will use various treatments and exercises to help decrease your pain and improve your overall functional mobility. PeopleImages / Getty Images Believe it or not, physical therapy does not helpeveryonewith knee pain. Sometimes, the loss ofrange of motion(ROM) and weakness are too great, and the pain and swelling cannot be controlled. Your physical therapist should refer you back to your healthcare provider if this is the case....

Physical therapy is commonly pursued after an elbowfracture. This can help speed healing and restore therange of motionof the elbow joint. It also improves the strength and mobility of not only your elbow but your arm, shoulder, or wrist as well. Physical therapy can go a long way toward preventing the loss of joint mobility that can affect your work and ability to perform daily tasks. This article discusses the goals of physical therapy for a broken elbow and which types of exercises you can expect to do during your recovery....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPT in the HospitalPT After Leaving the HospitalEarly ExercisesAdvanced Exercises Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents PT in the Hospital PT After Leaving the Hospital Early Exercises Advanced Exercises If you have had a total knee replacement, also known as TKR, you will need physical therapy after surgery. This will help you regain mobility. A post-operative protocol is a guideline that your surgeon andphysical therapist(PT) may follow....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery?4 Stages of Post-Operative Physical Therapy Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery? 4 Stages of Post-Operative Physical Therapy Therotator cuffis a grouping of four shoulder muscles (thesupraspinatus, the teres minor, theinfraspinatus, and thesubscapularis). This muscular group surrounds the head ofthe humerus(the ball-shaped top of the arm bone) and helps to elevate and rotate your shoulder....

Low back pain is the most common diagnosis seen in many physical therapy clinics, and it affects nearly 85% to 90% of Americans at one time or another. It is the second leading cause of visits to a doctor, after the common cold.Low back pain is also the leading cause of lost time at work, and billions of dollars are spent each year diagnosing and treating low back pain. gilaxia / Getty Images...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLocation and PainExercisesTools and Exercise AidsTimelineHow to Find a Physical TherapistCostFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Location and Pain Exercises Tools and Exercise Aids Timeline How to Find a Physical Therapist Cost Frequently Asked Questions Atibial plateau fractureis a fracture of the top of thetibiaor shin bone. Tibia plateau fractures most commonly occur from motor vehicle accidents, falls, or high-impact sports collisions....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Causes Foot Drop?PT AssessmentSample ExercisesOther Modalities Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Causes Foot Drop? PT Assessment Sample Exercises Other Modalities With drop foot, or difficulty lifting the front of your foot, physical therapy exercises can focus on different muscle groups in the lower leg and back. Balance exercises are also used to treat the condition. The main goal of physical therapy for foot drop is to improvefunctional mobilityrelated to walking....

Pectus excavatum is a condition in which your sternum (breastbone) has sunk into your chest cavity. The condition is often not painful, but it occasionally can be. Most often, people with pectus excavatum only suffer from slight disfigurement of their chest cavity. In severe cases, the caving in of the sternum may compress structures in your chest, causing heart problems ordifficulties with lung function. In those cases, surgery may be recommended to correct the problem....