Sciatica: What It Is & How It's Treated
Irritation to the sciatic nerve is commonly known as sciatica (but it can also be referred to as a lumbar radiculopathy). Most times,...
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Bunions & Bunionectomy: Condition Impact & Treatment
A bunion is a bony abnormality that develops on the inside of the foot at the base of the big toe. Pain, stiffness, swelling and...
What You Can Expect After a TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT
Total hip replacement surgery has made significant advancements the past 5-10 years. Surgery can usually be performed in an outpatient...
What You Can Expect After a Total Knee Replacement
If you are about to have or are considering a knee replacement, then you have probably been dealing with knee pain for some time....
I.T. Band Syndrome: Common Causes & Treatments
IT band syndrome is a common overuse injury that occurs frequently in runners and cyclists but can occur in other populations. Your IT...
Achilles Tendon Injuries: Risk Factors & Treatment
The Achilles tendon is a thick band of tissue located at the back of the lower leg and connects the calf muscle to the heel. Injuries are...
Rotator Cuff Tears: Information & Treatment
One of the most common causes of shoulder pain can be attributed to a rotator cuff injury. Injuries to the rotator cuff can include...
ACL Injuries: Why PT is Crucial to Recovery
ACL injuries can be devastating for an athlete. A tear to the ACL often requires surgery and the recovery time varies depending on your...
Vertigo & Dizziness: Important Insight
Dizziness, imbalance and vertigo are symptoms that can challenge everyday activities. It may become difficult to concentrate, hard to...
Hip & Knee Osteoarthritis: Important Facts
Hip and knee osteoarthritis are chronic pain conditions that causes inflammation, degeneration and wearing away of cartilage at joint...
Balance & Falls: Why We Fall, How We Improve
The majority of older adults will develop a balance issue that can result in a fall. In fact, 1/3 of people over the age of 65 and almost...
Plantar Fasciitis: Risks, Treatment, Recovery
One of the most common foot conditions treated by health care providers is plantar fasciitis. The condition usually begins as pain on the...
Acute Injuries: Recovery Tips for Athletes
Ankle sprains, muscle strains, and contusions are all common injuries with competition. While it is important to make sure you see a...
Sleeping: Recovery Tips for Athletes
This edition of our Recovery Series for Athletes is focused on sleeping! Many athletes are focused on supplements, stretching, and foam...
Hydration: Recovery Tips for Athletes
When we work with athletes, we make sure they are aware of these lesser known facts regarding hydration. Click to watch the video below...
Off-Season Training: Recovery Tips for Athletes
Next up in our Recovery Series is Off-Season Training! The off-season is the period of time that every athlete should decrease their...
Questions about Knee Surgery? Check out our Post Surgical Knee Video Series
In this 4-part series, we provide you insight on four different types of knee surgery and what you can expect when your physician...
Exercises for Skiers
Check out these helpful exercises for skiers! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for helpful videos. Just click the image to view the...
Ankle Sprain: Little Known Facts You Want to Know
It is not uncommon to roll your ankle at some point; however, the severity of your ankle sprain can differ drastically. Usually, a minor...
Low Back Pain: How You Can Help Your Pain
Low back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal impairments and is the leading cause of activity limitation and work absence...
Exercises for Golfers
Check out these helpful exercises for golfers! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for helpful videos. Just click the image to view the...