Knowledge is Power Over Pain - by brent dodge

People who take steps to learn about their aches and pains tend to improve, faster. Knowledge is power, a huge first step toward healing an orthopedic ailment.

Shoulder pain? It doesn’t always spell a torn tendon and imminent surgery. In fact, most people we see in physical therapy for shoulder pain do quite well with the care of their doctor together with physical therapy treatment.

Learn all you can.

To help, we’ve created a Resource section on our website filled with information on over 200 orthopedic conditions, such as back pain, rotator cuff injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, and arthritis. Go to Resources and click on “Conditions.”

You can also access our video library of hot topics in PT, orthopedics, health and wellness, and sports performance. In the Resource section, click on Health Information and go to AlpineTV.

Check out AlpinePTmissoula.com under “Resources.”
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Get the facts in easy read format with some of the best anatomical artwork available today on the web, making learning about your condition meaningful and easy.