Injuries can be a serious problem for both professional athletes as well as for the everyday runner. The sports injury specialists at Harper Wellness and Rehab Center have the best and latest technologies in their rehabilitation facilities, such as cold laser therapy, ultrasound therapy, multiple electrical stimulation techniques, and surface EMG. At Harper Wellness we use […]
Read MoreElectrical stimulation uses pulses of electricity to penetrate tissue in an effort to promote healing, decrease pain and swelling, and increase function and blood flow. Effects are varied based on the type of device used, as the frequency and intensity can impact the body in different ways. Harper Wellness & Rehab Center offers patients multiple approaches to electrical stimulation […]
Read MoreWhat is ultrasound therapy? Ultrasound therapy uses very high frequency sound waves, ones that can’t be heard by human ears, to penetrate the outer layers of the body and stimulate the soft tissue beneath the surface. It has been around for decades, dating back to the 40s, and is commonly used for physical and occupational therapy […]
Read MoreThe sciatic nerve is the longest (and widest) nerve in your body – traveling from your lower back, through your glutes, and down the back of each leg. It controls the muscles in the lower part of your leg and is the source of sensation to the thighs, legs, and even the soles of your feet. In other words, […]
Read MoreWhat is cold laser therapy? Cold laser therapy, sometimes referred to as low-level laser therapy (LLLT), is type of laser medicine used often in physical therapy. Wavelengths of light help to stimulate and speed up the body’s natural healing of an affected area. Cold laser treatments can help to eliminate swelling and pain, reduce spasms, and ultimately improve functionality. […]
Read MoreNeck pain, clinically referred to as cervicalgia, affects two-thirds of the population at some point during their lives. This is a huge percentage, and a seemingly unavoidable problem for most of us. Whether it’s brought on by our daily habits or the result of an injury or accident, like whiplash, there are ways to combat it […]
Read MoreThere is no denying the impact arthritis has on the world, specifically osteoarthritis (OA) – as millions struggle with it daily. People succumb to this debilitating disease after years of red flags. It’s only recently that these red flags have been gaining notoriety, and a name: pre-osteoarthritis. As we get older, the protective cartilage on […]
Read MoreAs colder weather approaches over the next few months, you may already be anticipating (and dreading) that stubborn ache or pain from a pre-existing sports injury. The one that reverts to feeling like it did seconds after it happened, but only around this time of year when a cold front is bearing down on your […]
Read MoreHeadaches have found their way into the heads of humanity. The pain they give us varies, sometimes turning into severe migraines that cause people to vomit. But who do you turn to when Advil simply won’t treat your most extreme cases? Exactly when do I need professional help? Many times, our headaches tread an average […]
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