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You’ve never had physical therapy before, and your doctor has recommended that you make an appointment to see us at Nevada Rehabilitation Centers. Or…

It’s usually no big deal when young people stumble, trip or fall. Most of them can stand up, brush themselves off and get on with things. It…

So you’ve suffered an ankle sprain, pulled muscle, sore knee or shoulder, or a stiff joint due to arthritis. Now comes the dilemma: Do you use…

Running and jogging are immensely popular in the U. S. , with more than 50 million of us engaged in some level of this activity. And it’s no…

The numbers are sobering. Some 36 million falls are reported by older adults each year, resulting in more than 3 million trips to the emergency room…

The numbers are sobering. Some 36 million falls are reported by older adults each year, resulting in more than 3 million trips to the emergency room…

Having a stroke is scary and significant. It is fifth among the top lethal health events in America and affects almost 800,000 people per year. In…

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a lung illness that involves long-term respiratory problems. Its indications include shortness of…

Everyone suffers from angst at one time or another. Some forms are the result of temporary situations, such as when a person who’s terrified of…

Drinking alcohol plays a significant role in many people’s lives. Drinkers’ consumption can be labeled as light, moderate and severe. …

A physical therapist uses a wide variety of approaches to help range of motion, manage pain, decrease the effects of health conditions that limit…

Cardiac rehabilitation provided by a trained, licensed physical therapist is a key component of a patient’s recovery following a heart attack. …

Your hip works hard to keep you balanced while you stand, walk and run. Everyone relies on this multi-axial, ball-and-socket joint to perform even…

Joint pain can strike anytime and anywhere, even while you’re sitting in a comfy chair or lying in bed. Many people can’t figure out…

Is there anything more frustrating than dealing with an injury that keeps you sidelined from your favorite activity, especially during spring and…

When you think of who is most likely to need the help of a physical therapist, you probably would assume it’s only an older adult. And…

Spring is traditionally a time of rebirth, with warmer temperatures and more daylight presenting more opportunities to get outdoors. That’s a…

As temperatures warm, it’s time to shed those heavy coats in favor of T-shirts and soon, bathing suits. That means firming up muscles that went…

Spring is traditionally a time of rebirth, with warmer temperatures and more daylight presenting more opportunities to get outdoors. That’s a…

You’ve been referred to physical therapy by your healthcare provider, or perhaps decided to seek our services without a referral, and…

After a bone fracture has healed, it’s important to regain the strength, mobility and range of motion you had before the injury. That’s…

The road to recovery after surgery can be made considerably shorter and smoother with the help of the highly skilled, attentive and caring physical…

Working out at the gym is a part of life for so many adults of all ages. In fact, it’s estimated that as many as fifty million of us across the…

One of the most common mistakes our physical therapists Nevada Rehabilitation Centers identifies among our clients of a wide variety of ages and fitness levels is…