Chronic pain is defined as any discomfort or unpleasant sensation that lasts for more than 3 months or beyond a typical healing time from an injury. Anyone can develop chronic pain at any age. The…
RPT UtahSeptember 23, 2020
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In honor of September being Healthy Aging Month, we’re sharing the important role that physical therapy plays in aging well throughout your life. Commonly, physical therapy is seen as something that is prioritized when you…
RPT UtahSeptember 16, 2020
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a progressive neurologic disease that damages nerves in the body. This damage often leads to serious symptoms such as numbness, weakness, muscle pain, and vision problems. In some people, MS can…
RPT UtahAugust 25, 2020
Are you experiencing pain in your wrists or hands? Have you been diagnosed with tendonitis, tendinopathy, tenosynovitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, or a fracture in your wrists or hands? The physical therapists at RPT can…
RPT UtahAugust 18, 2020
As the 2020-2021 school year approaches, so does the anticipation for fall sports. When it comes to participation in school sports, proper preparation is the key to success. As sports conditioning begins, physical therapy can…
RPT UtahAugust 12, 2020
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and usually is caused by the deterioration of a joint. Typically, the weight-bearing joints are affected, with the knee and the hip being the most common. Osteoarthritis…
RPT UtahJuly 28, 2020
Aging gracefully is ultimately finding the optimal balance between the physical, social, mental, psychological, and spiritual aspects of aging. Each of these aspects will likely be a focus at different times and seasons in our…
RPT UtahJuly 22, 2020
Do you play golf? Do you experience pain when playing golf? Do you want to hit the ball farther? Or just want to have more fun on the course? RPT can help you achieve all…
RPT UtahJuly 15, 2020
Carpal tunnel syndrome can strike at any time. WebMD defines this syndrome as “numbness, tingling, weakness, and other problems in your hand because of pressure on the median nerve in your wrist.” These symptoms often…
RPT UtahJuly 1, 2020
1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer within their lifetime as well as 1 in 1,000 men in their lifetime. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so we couldn’t let the month…
RPT UtahJuly 1, 2020