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Shoulder Impimgement syndrome is a collective term that is a result of the shoulder acquiring tendinitis, bursitis or both. It is characterized by shoulder and/or arm pain when raising the arm and causes problems with arm function. Your PT can help you relieve the pain and treat your shoulder as well as teach you how to prevent shoulder problems from returning.

"Workers Compensation" may be a term that many are familiar with but you don't truly understand everything about it until you are injured on the job. People that are injured on the job in Albuquerque, New Mexico may be familiar with their companies' workers compensation company and their assigned adjuster, but many may not know about the Workers' Compensation Association of New Mexico. This group of people makes the work of a provider and adjusters a lot easier which in turn helps any injured worker. On May 11, 2011, the association began their annual conference and for SWOPT, it was the place to be.

Imagine this...you are on a beach with the sun shining down on you. You can feel the warmth of the rays and you can smell the salt water. You lay on the sand and close your eyes. You can hear the sounds of the waves as they crash onto the shore. You can feel a warm light breeze and can feel the warmth of the sand coming from below your body. Take a few deep breaths and feel the senses that are taking over your entire body. You feel your body relax and a sense of calm and peace wash over yourself as you enjoy all the beauty a perfect beach day has to offer.

Many people have never heard of physical therapy until a doctor suggests you try it for some sort of injury, after an accident, or if you have exhausted all other treatment options. Physical therapy is becoming more and more popular as a specialized treatment for many injuries and ailments people have. If physical therapy is unfamiliar to you, a big question you may have is how much will it cost. While we can not tell you exactly how much you will pay, we can give an estimate and explanation for what physical therapy will cost.

1. LOCATION: Albuquerque Metropolitan area is one of the largest metro areas in the US. statistics have shown over and over that the more convenient the proximity to the physical therapy clinic the direct correlation at to success of PT outcomes.

I will do my best to take some of the mystery out of some of the communication tools that have popped up on the Internet in recent years.

Anyone with an injury or disability wants the best rehabilitation to regain their lost function and return to productive living.  The Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential offers assurance to the public that the therapist has achieved a high level of competency in the profession and attends continuing education seminars to stay current within the field of hand therapy.  Certification is voluntary, available to occupational or physical therapists, and involves meeting rigorous standards.  Because of the the requirements to become a CHT, these therapists demonstrate a dedication specific to the profession of hand therapy.  There are 5,294 Certified Hand Therapists in the United States, most of whom are Occupational Therapists, and their focus is based from the definition and scope of practice adopted by the Hand Therapy Certification Board in 2009.

A sprained ankle can happen very quickly and suddenly, when the foot is twisted or turned in unexpectedly. Ankle sprains are the most common foot injury and the most common orthopaedic injury seen by doctors. A sprained ankle can occur during an athletic event or just by a missed stepping on an uneven surface.

When receiving therapy you will be initially evaluated by a physical therapist (PT) who will set up an individualized treatment and exercise program to meet your specific needs. Once established with a physical therapist, you will often also receive treatment from a physical therapy assistant (PTA) or guidance during your exercise program from a physical therapy technician.

Southwest Orthopaedic Physical Therapy and Kinesio Tape were at the USA Track & Field Indoor National Competition in Albuquerque, NM the weekend of February 26-27, 2011 taping athletes for their events. The event was held downtown in the Convention Center, full of athletes from all over the globe and all types of events from running to throwing to jumping. During Saturday's events, there were two local physical therapist and Kinesio Taping Practitioners on hand to help out the athletes, David Garcia, PT, CKTI and Leslie Boone, MPT, CKTP.