Struggling with relentless pain from an injury or chronic condition? Don't let discomfort dismantle your daily life! At Stride Physical Therapy, we harness the healing power of Kinesio Taping to not just ease your pain but to also fast-track your recovery, boost your strength, and enhance your mobility. Let us restore your everyday comfort and joy, propelling you back to a life lived to its fullest.
What are the benefits of Kinesio taping?
Reducing inflammation
Injuries, surgeries, or just using a body part too much can cause it to swell. Kinesio tape reduces this swelling by easing the tightness between your skin and the tissue below, letting fluids move better and helping you move the swollen part more easily.
Strengthening joint stability
Certain conditions can make joints unstable. Taping helps secure and support them, yet permits their normal movement.
Scar Tissue Management
Kinesio taping is often used following injuries, surgeries, or traumas. It helps stretch out the thick scar tissue that may develop, allowing better movement signals and improving your mobility.
Relieving pain
Kinesio taping effectively eases pain by halting pain signals to the brain, promoting muscle relaxation. This leads to enhanced movement, faster recovery, and a smoother treatment experience.
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How exactly does Kinesio Tape work?
Kinesio tape boosts your body's healing by improving the communication between your skin and what lies beneath, like muscles and tendons. This strengthens muscles and enhances movement. It also stops pain signals from reaching your brain, which eases muscle tightness and reduces spasm risks. With less pain, your affected area can move more freely thanks to better blood flow.
What will I get out of Kinesio taping?
At Stride Physical Therapy, our therapists customize your treatment with exercises and techniques suited just for you. We include Kinesio taping to enhance movement and support your muscles, joints, and tendons. Expect our therapist to carefully apply tape to the specific regions of your body that need relief from discomfort or stiffness. Interested in how Kinesio taping can help you? Schedule a visit with us at Stride Physical Therapy now!
Find relief with Kinesio Taping!
Kinesio tape has already eased many of our patients back into a pain-and-stiffness-free life. At Stride Physical Therapy, our experts deliver top-notch Kinesio therapy for your recovery. In your first meeting, our Stride therapist will assess if Kinesio tape suits your healing plan. If it fits, they'll guide you through its benefits and your recovery steps. We're committed to your ultimate physical health.
Let's plan your healing journey together. Book a session with a Stride therapist and begin your recovery today!
MEET YOUR RECOVERY TEAM
Kanwal Bhardwaj
PT, M.Sc.PT, CIMT, CMNT
Meet Kanwal Bhardwaj, PT, M.Sc.PT, CIMT, CMNT, the driving force behind Stride Physical Therapy in Freehold, NJ. With over 20 years of dedicated experience in the field, Kanwal brings a wealth of expertise and a passion for holistic healing to his practice. Kanwal's journey began with a Master of Science in Orthopedic Physical Therapy from Quinnipiac University in 2004. Over the years, he honed his skills and gained invaluable insights during 18 years of service in outpatient physical therapy offices. In 2014, fueled by a desire to deepen his understanding of patient care, he pursued a manual therapy certification (CIMT). This transformative experience allowed him to adopt a whole-body perspective, focusing on treating the root cause rather than just the symptoms...
At Stride Physical Therapy, we're dedicated to transforming lives. With a focus on the root cause of your condition, we're here to help you regain mobility and embrace an active lifestyle. What sets us apart? Our genuine passion for what we do. Let's stride towards a brighter tomorrow together.
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Find Relief for Your Hip and Knee Pain with Physical Therapy
Finding it tough to walk without a limp? Worried that your days of being active are over? Are hip and knee pains making every move unbearable? If hip or knee discomfort is wreaking havoc on your daily life and you're seeking relief without turning to medications or surgeries, there's an alternative.
Physical therapy offers a non-invasive way to lessen the pain in your hips and knees, enhancing the performance of these essential joints. Get in touch with Stride Physical Therapy in Freehold, NJ, today to discover how we can assist you in getting back on your feet!
How Physical Therapy Eases Hip and Knee Pain
Once we pinpoint the cause of your hip or knee pain, our physical therapist can recommend strategies to help ease your pain and get you moving comfortably again. We might start with passive exercises where we help move your joint to increase its range of motion without pain. Exercises that ease the load on your joints are also beneficial. For example, swimming or water activity lessens the stress on your hips and knees as they don't have to carry your full weight.
We'll also suggest exercises to tackle your hip or knee pain and improve joint health. Strengthening exercises bolster the muscles and tissues stabilizing your joint, and corrective movements and neuromuscular training teach you how to keep your posture aligned and balanced.
Beyond exercises, our physical therapy includes treatments like heat, ice, and massage to help manage pain and accelerate healing.
Common Causes of Hip and Knee Pain
Hip and knee pain can be caused by a variety of problems. Some of these are related to musculoskeletal misalignment, poor posture, and/or excess weight; others occur as the result of natural aging or unhealthy sports/work habits. Your hip or knee pain may stem from:
Traumatic injuries, such as dislocation of the joint
Postural/alignment issues that throw your body off balance, straining the knees or hips
Runner’s knee, an instability of the kneecap
Osteoarthritis, a painful inflammatory condition involving deteriorated joint cartilage
Tendinitis, or stretched ligaments
Bursitis, an inflammation of the friction-reducing sacs surrounding the joints
Infections
Our physical therapist can often determine the cause of your hip or knee pain from its location. For example, pain along the inside of the hip is more likely to be caused by a problem with the bones or cartilage. Pain along the outer side is typically caused by a problem in the muscles, tendons, or ligaments.
Why Did My Hip and/or Knee Pain Develop?
Your hips and knees play vital roles – the hips support your upper body's weight and your knees support the weight of your body above them. They need to be flexible for activities like walking and running, but this can lead to ongoing hip or knee pain. Pain in these areas can arise slowly from regular wear and tear, or quickly and sharply if you get injured.
Relieve Your Hip and Knee Pain Today
Are you ready to reclaim your pain-free mobility through physical therapy? Contact Stride Physical Therapy in Freehold, NJ, for an appointment! Our dedicated team is here to help you find relief and improve your quality of life.
