Running Injury
Cadence, or the amount of steps taken each minute, is a common and effective running assessment. This assessment can be
Knee Injuries
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is becoming a popular treatment for muscle strains, arthritis/cartilage injuries, and tendinopathies, but the evidence behind
Back Injuries
Low back pain remains the most common musculoskeletal diagnosis seen by primary care providers including Physical Therapists. While the majority
Running Injuries
Up to 80% of recreational runners will experience an injury limiting training time or competition in a given year. Running
general physical therapy
Evidence continues to support the utilization of Physical Therapists as a first line treatment for patients with musculoskeletal conditions such
Knee Injuries
Knee arthritis will affect many older adults limiting their ability to participate in their daily, occupational, and recreational activities. Lost
Knee Injuries
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, pain under the knee cap, is the most common diagnosis of knee pain affecting both sedentary and
general physical therapy
Inactive adults can expect up to a 5% loss of muscle mass each decade after age 30. This loss of
general physical therapy
The statement, “Your treatment is only Physical Therapy if it is provided by Physical Therapists or Physical Therapist Assistants” rings
Running Injuries
Lower extremity stiffness (“leg stiffness”) describes the resistance the joints and muscles in your lower body will have to movement
general physical therapy
Physical Therapy interventions including manual therapy and exercise remain the primary intervention for patients with knee arthritis. These treatments have
Knee Injuries
Paracetamol, or acetaminophen, was initially introduced in the late 1800s and has become the most commonly prescribed medication for fever
Knee Injuries
Knee osteoarthritis is a common and increasing diagnosis that is contributing to an rapid rise in total knee arthroplasty surgery
general physical therapy
The human body is an amazing system of interconnected tissues and organ systems designed to handle and thrive against the
general physical therapy
Heart disease remains the number one killer of both women and men in our country. Although the causes of heart
Knee Injuries
Knee arthritis is a common condition among older adults and remains one of the greatest causes of disability in our
Foot and Ankle Injuries
In the achilles tendinopathy (artist formally known as tendonitis) research two main themes have emerged. First, there is little to
general physical therapy
Mobility exercises designed to improve range of motion within an affected joint or tissue are a valuable part of any
neck pain
With the hypervigilance in abstaining from opioid prescriptions due to the opioid crisis, there has been an effort in determining
general physical therapy
Photo Credit: wikipedia.org Ankle fractures are a relatively common traumatic orthopedic injury involving the two lower leg bones and ankle
general physical therapy, MD owned PT service
When we opened MEND we wanted a Physical Therapy practice focused on excellent patient outcomes, in fewer visits, delivered by
Running Injuries, Running Injury
Researchers and clinicians continue to explore interventions to reduce the significant numbers of running related injuries. These injuries, mainly overuse
Arm Injuries, rotator cuff tear
Rotator cuff tears are a common finding among middle aged adults with shoulder pain, but are also found among their
general physical therapy
The cognitive benefits of aerobic exercise are well established with trained individuals demonstrating decreased risk of mental health disorders, including
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