Monthly Archives: January 2016

“I have knee arthritis, should I use a brace or will it weaken my quads?” | Bellingham Physical Therapy

  Knee brace for Osteoarthritis: will it weaken my quads? I get that question often, patients who are concerned that if they wear a brace they will somehow "weaken" their quadriceps. Well, as recent studies show, rest assured that you CAN wear the brace without any significant change in your muscle strength. Think of it [...]

Hot/cold contrast bath to help reduce ankle and hand swelling | Bellingham Physical Therapy

How to do a Hot/Cold Contrast bath to help reduce swelling: Use only ice for the first 48 hours, then you can use the hot/cold combo. Basketball season means the potential for sports injuries and especially sprained ankles! Saw a young high school basketball player today in the clinic with a pretty swollen ankle. X-ray [...]

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