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2 Jun 2017

The Differences Between a Physiatrist and a Physical Therapist

2 Jun 2017 Physical Therapy Physiatrist, Physiatry, physical therapist, physical therapy, tucson ortho, tucson orthopedics

The road to recovery from an illness or injury often involves pain or disability, and help from a team of highly trained professionals is usually necessary. Two key players on this team are the physiatrist and the physical therapist. While their names sound similar, they have two very distinct roles...Read More

26 May 2017

Is Your Pain Stemming from Arthritis?

26 May 2017 Arthritis arthritis, Arthritis Pain, Pain, Tucson Orthopaedic Clinic

Though pain is never pleasant, it’s an important signal our bodies use to warn there’s something wrong. Usually, what’s wrong is that you have an injury of some kind, or in some cases your body can even be misfiring pain signals. When you have an injury – in the case of arthritis, an injury to yo...Read More

19 May 2017

The Cost of Being Connected: Hand Pain

19 May 2017 Hand Pain

The odds are high that you, like most everybody, has had a minor problem with a finger, hand, or wrist. The truth is, while the pain may be local to one area, they are all connected and rely upon one another for proper functioning. The hands and wrists are so commonly utilized every day, as our main...Read More

19 May 2017

Don’t Be Scared of Physical Therapy Equipment

19 May 2017 Physical Therapy physical therapy, Physical Therapy Equipment, Tuscon Orthopaedic Institute

The main goal of physical therapy is to restore your function and mobility, and eliminate or minimize your pain so you can get back to your normally active lifestyle. In fact, as experts in the way the body moves, physical therapists help people of all ages and abilities reduce pain, improve or rest...Read More

5 May 2017

The Benefits of Coordinated Care & Physical Therapy

5 May 2017 Physical Therapy Coordinated Care, physical therapist, physical therapy, PT

"Coordinated care" means that all healthcare professionals work together to help make sure patients get the right care at the right time. Coordinated care aims to make sure that patients, especially the chronically ill, get the right care at the right time, while avoiding unnecessary duplication of...Read More

28 Apr 2017

Common Sources of Shoulder Pain

28 Apr 2017 Shoulder Pain Pain, Shoulder Pain, Sources of Shoulder Pain, Tuscon Orthopaedic Institute

The shoulder has a wide and versatile range of motion. However, when something goes wrong with your shoulder, it prevents your ability to move freely, and can cause a great deal of pain and discomfort. The shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint that has three main bones: the humerus (long arm bone),...Read More

21 Apr 2017

What is Physiatry?

21 Apr 2017 General Physiatrist, Physiatry

A physiatrist practices in the field of physiatry, also known as physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R), which is a branch of medicine that specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients who have been disabled, from a disease, condition, disorder, or injury, primarily u...Read More

24 Feb 2017

8 Key Questions to Ask Your Physical Therapist Prior to Treatment

24 Feb 2017 Physical Therapy hand therapist, occupational therapist, physical therapist, physical therapy, PT

If you’ve never been to orthopedic physical therapy before or you’re starting PT at a new and unfamiliar place, there are some fundamental questions you should ask prior to your first appointment to make sure you will be comfortable at the facility and confident in the care you will be receiving. 1...Read More

12 Jan 2017

Notice of Special Hours: Walk-in Clinic OPEN this Weekend Only

12 Jan 2017 General fractures, orthopaedics, Sports Injuries, treatment, urgent, walk-in clinic

The Tucson Orthopaedic Institute After Hours Clinic will be open, this weekend only, in support of the Ft. Lowell Shootout soccer tournament. The After Hours Clinic provides specialized treatment to patients with acute orthopaedic injuries, including fractures, sports injuries, sprains, tears and ot...Read More

6 Jan 2017

Treating Tennis Elbow

6 Jan 2017 General overuse injury, repetitive stress injury, tendonitis, tennis elbow

Tennis elbow is another term for tendonitis that affects the elbow. Tendonitis is a repetitive stress injury, or an injury that results from overuse of tendons and muscles in a specific area. Tennis elbow is caused by overuse of arm, forearm, and hand muscles, which results in elbow pain. While it i...Read More

5 Jan 2017

Tucson Orthopaedic Institute Expands Physical Therapy Access

5 Jan 2017 General, Media, Physical Therapy orthopedics, physical therapy, tucson

Tucson Orthopaedic Institute opens a third physical therapy location inside fitness gym, FIT at the River. Starting in January 2017, the new clinic will offer patients additional access to physical therapy treatment. Open Monday - Friday Monday, Wednesday (8am-5pm); Tuesday, Thursday (7:30am-3...Read More

21 Dec 2016

Did You Know? 8 Interesting Facts about Physical Therapy

21 Dec 2016 General, Physical Therapy massage, orthopedic, physical therapists, physical therapy, PT

If you have a musculoskeletal injury or condition, physical therapists can help you recover by improving your mobility, reducing your pain, and restoring your function. While this is widely known, here are some interesting things you might not know about physical therapy (PT). How did it all begi...Read More

2 Dec 2016

Treating Musculoskeletal Headaches

2 Dec 2016 Headaches Headaches, Musculoskeletal Headaches, Tension Headaches

You know the feeling – the dull ache in your head, the tension in your shoulder, neck, and face muscles. Tension headaches, also known as musculoskeletal headaches for the accompanying muscle aches and pains, are the most common type of headache, affecting most of us at some point in our lives. A...Read More

28 Nov 2016

The Importance of Imaging Studies in Diagnosing Orthopedic Conditions and Injuries

28 Nov 2016 General CT scan, DEXA, diagnostic imaging, MRI, Musculoskeletal ultrasound, x-ray

The tools and techniques used to diagnose and treat orthopedic conditions are constantly evolving. Today’s orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine specialists have a bevy of imaging solutions at their disposal to help accurately diagnose disorders and injuries affecting the bones, muscles, ligaments...Read More

22 Nov 2016

5 Signs You May Have Hip Arthritis

22 Nov 2016 Doctors, General, Joint Health hip arthritis, joint pain, orthopaedics, Tucson Orthopaedic Institute

Written by: Dr. Ali Dalal Degenerative joint disease is a very common cause of hip pain. Figuring out whether the true source of pain is the hip or the back can be a diagnostic challenge for both the doctor and the patient. Indeed, several patients have both back and hip problems. Here are 5 com...Read More

18 Nov 2016

The Benefits of Physical Therapy after a Car Accident

18 Nov 2016 General, Physical Therapy accident injuries, car accident injuries, physical therapy

If you’ve been in a car accident, the odds are high that you sustained some kind of injury. Depending on how serious the accident is, you might have only minor injuries such as cuts, bruises, or a sprain. More serious injuries might include broken bones, herniated discs, whiplash, brain injury, or d...Read More

11 Nov 2016

Proper Techniques to Stretch the Benefits of Your Workout

11 Nov 2016 General exercise, stretching, workout

Staying strong and active has become a very important part of the lives of many people, and for good reason. It keeps our bodies younger and healthier, and it can aid in warding off illnesses and injuries as we get older. Flexibility is also an important factor, especially if you have joint pain or...Read More

16 Sep 2016

Focus on Continuous Improvement

16 Sep 2016 General, Media healthcare, orthopedics, tucson, Tucson Orthopaedic Institute

Source: BizTucson published September 2016 Written by: Mary Minor Davis Photo Credit: Amy Haskell After three years of living on the road as a national healthcare consultant, Paula Register is ready to plant her roots on firmer ground in Tucson. The new CEO at Tucson Orthopaedic Institute...Read More

18 Jul 2016

Plantar Fasciitis Sufferers Can Wear Sandals

18 Jul 2016 General heel pain, plantar fasciitis, podiatry

It is summertime. Time for the beach, the pool and backyard BBQs. Time for flip flops! If you suffer from a condition called plantar fasciitis, you may feel limited on your choice of footwear because you’d rather avoid heel pain than wear a flimsy flip-flop. Are there any options for supportive sa...Read More