High Ankle Sprain: What is it?
If you spend any time watching professional sports, you have probably heard the term “high ankle sprain.” But how is this different than...
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Learn About PMR: A Unique Inflammatory Condition
Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is an inflammatory condition that affects people over the age of 50, along with giant cell arteritis. Unlike...
How PT Can Help Hamstring Tears
Hamstring strains are a common injury in the athletic population, especially in sports that require fast running including track,...
Carpal Tunnel: A Look Inside
Have you experienced numbness or tingling in your fingers that takes a while to resolve after waking up in the morning? Or sharp pain in...
Jumper's Knee (Patellar Tendinitis): Symptoms & Treatment
Sports or activities that require a lot of jumping, hopping, deceleration from running, and stairs can place a lot of stress on the...
Learning about Cervical Radiculopathy & PT
Cervical radiculopathy is a condition that can cause neck pain and/or symptoms into the arm and hand. It is commonly referred to as a...
How Hand Therapy Can Help with Arthritis of the Hand & Wrist
Have you experienced consistent pain or stiffness in the base of your thumb, wrist or fingers while doing everyday activities? If so, you...
Flat Foot? Collapsed Arch? Learn about PTTD
A condition that occurs in adulthood and is called, "posterior tibial tendon dysfunction" or "PTTD". This condition causes pain in the...
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,...
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...
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