What Is an MRI? Understanding When They Are Used in PT
Learn what an MRI is, how MRI scans work, what they show, and when doctors recommend them. Understand how MRI findings relate to physical therapy.
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Traci is a licensed physical therapist and owner of Calibration Physical Therapy, serving the Kansas City area. A Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist with advanced training in manual therapy and strength conditioning, she helps individuals overcome pain and return to what they love.
Learn what an MRI is, how MRI scans work, what they show, and when doctors recommend them. Understand how MRI findings relate to physical therapy.
Rotator cuff pain can cause shoulder discomfort during lifting, reaching, or sleep. Learn common symptoms, causes, and how physical therapy can help.
Shoulder pain when lifting your arm is often caused by rotator cuff irritation or movement problems. Learn why it happens and how PT helps.
Piriformis syndrome can cause deep buttock pain and sciatica-like symptoms. Learn how it develops, behaves during activity, and how PT helps.
Learn what a herniated disc is, what symptoms feel like, and how physical therapy helps relieve pain and restore normal movement.
Learn the common causes of neck pain, how symptoms develop, and how physical therapy helps restore movement and reduce pain.