Rehabilitation / Physical Therapy News From Medical News Today

After a serious injury, illness or surgery, you may recover slowly. You may need to regain your strength, relearn skills or find new ways of doing things you did before. This process is called rehabilitation. Rehabilitation often focuses on physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language therapy and treatment of pain.

• Torn rotator cuff: Everything you need to know
  A torn rotator cuff can cause significant pain and limit the movement of the shoulder and arm. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options here.
• What can cause pain in the palm of the hand?
  Pain in the palm of the hand is often the result of a minor injury, and a person can safely treat it at home. However, more serious causes of hand pain can include bone fractures, wound infections, and conditions that affect the nerves, blood vessels, or tissues inside the hands. Learn more here.
• What to know about hamstring tendonitis
  Hamstring tendonitis is a swollen or injured hamstring tendon. Symptoms include pain in or near to the knee joint. The type of treatment will depend on the severity of the tendonitis, but certain exercises may help. Learn more about hamstring tendonitis here.