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Mend Physical Therapy Blog and Injury Information

Low back pain is the most common reason patients seek out the care of their primary care physician and Physical Therapist.  Physical Therapy has been shown to be an effective first line treatment for both managing the symptoms of low back pain, as well as, preventing their recurrence.  Manual therapy techniques performed by Physical Therapists...

Hip Osteoarthritis Background Hip Osteoarthritis (OA) is considered one of the most serious musculoskeletal problems secondary to its impact on patients’ pain and disability, as well as, the economic impact on our healthcare system. 20% of the aging population will experience hip OA and the condition is a predictor of current and future func- tional...