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5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Google Your Symptoms (and What to Do Instead)
December 10, 2018
In today’s technological world where we have instantaneous access to vast amounts of information literally at our fingertips via the Google information highway, it is tempting to take matters into our own hands and self-diagnose our medical conditions. Surely if we’re able to pinpoint what is causing our own pain based on what our Google search turns up, it will speed recovery while saving time and money, right? Ummmm, no—in fact, searching Google for information about your symptoms is more likely to have a detrimental effect, slowing recovery and increasing costs as it takes your body longer to heal. Here are 5 reasons to avoid Googling your symptoms.
Physical Therapy Myths vs. Truth: Get the Facts | TruMove in Overland Park
December 3, 2018
There is a great deal of information and misinformation about physical therapy floating around—so much so that truths are questioned, misconceptions originate, and myths soon circulate. The conflicting information fosters confusion and uncertainty, perhaps even preventing some individuals from getting the care they truly need. Let’s take a few minutes to separate physical therapy fact from fiction.
Taking a Swing at Tennis Elbow
November 13, 2018
Whether you frequent the tennis courts sprinkled throughout Kansas City or not, if you are experiencing pain with noticeably reduced mobility and/or strength in your elbow and forearm, you may be suffering from lateral epicondylitis, more commonly known as “tennis elbow.” In fact, the majority of people who experience tennis elbow don’t even play tennis! It is a condition that reaches beyond athletes to all people, most commonly affecting adults ages 30-50 years old, particularly those with jobs that require repetitive motion of the wrist and arm.
