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Should I choose PT or surgery for my hip impingement or labral tear?
Hip Injuries
hip impingement
,
labral tear
,
physical therapy
The labrum is a dense connective and fibrocartilage tissue lining the socket of the hip joint. It functions to deepen
Should I see a Physical Therapist or a Physician first for my pain?
general physical therapy
direct access
,
physical therapy treatments
Time and money are two finite resources especially in today's healthcare environment of rising deductibles and decreased access to primary
Will traction help my neck and arm pain?
neck and arm pain
cervical radiculopathy
,
manual therapy
,
neck and arm pain
,
traction
Arm pain referred from the cervical spine (cervical radiculopathy) often is the result of nerve root compression by either bone or
Effects of Aerobic Exercise on Memory and the Aging Brain
general physical therapy
aerobic exercise
,
aging
,
cognition
Active adults have many health advantages over their sedentary peers. The effects of aerobic exercise are widespread across a trained
Updates on the Successful Management of Tendon Pain
Sports Performance
achilles tendinopathy
,
eccentric exercise
,
tendon pain
Photo Credit: Scott, A. CMAJ. 2011. Mead, M. Transl Sports Med. 2018. Tendon injuries have previously been diagnosed as tendonitis
Advances in Frozen Shoulder Treatments
Arm Injuries
frozen shoulder
,
manual therapy
,
shoulder pain
Adhesive capsulitis or frozen shoulder is a painful shoulder condition hallmarked by acute pain and a progressive loss of shoulder
Is My Hip Or Knee More To Blame For My Knee Pain?
Knee Injuries
biomechanics
,
hip strengthening
,
knee pain
,
patellofemoral pain
The knee is a vulnerable joint at times due to its' location adjacent to the two long levers of our
Does Manual Therapy Improve Plantar Fasciitis?
Foot and Ankle Injuries
heel pain
,
manual therapy
,
plantar fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis (fasciosis) is a painful diagnosis limiting a patient's ability to stand, walk, or run. The -itis of the
Hip Thrust Superior to Deadlift for Gluteus Maximus Recruitment
Sports Performance
exercise
,
strengthening
The gluteus maximus is an essential muscle for daily and recreational activities, but is often found to be weak among
Two Week Block of Sprint Training Improves Distance Running Performance
Sports Performance
performance
,
running
,
sprinting
The least injured and best performing runners training programs include both strength and sprint training. These complementary training programs reduce
Will Cold Water Immersion or an Ice Bath help my recovery?
Sports Performance
recovery
,
sports performance
When I first started seeing athletes in the early 2000s we often placed athletes in cold baths in an attempt
Calf Dry Needling Improves Overhead Squat Depth
Sports Performance
dry needling
,
mobility
,
squatting
Dry needling is a commonly utilized Physical Therapy intervention which targets taught, tender bands of muscle tissue. This effective treatment
Muscle Weakness Differs Between Males and Females with Knee Pain
Knee Injuries
knee pain
,
patellofemoral pain
,
strengthening
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (pain around the knee cap) is the most frequent cause of knee pain and the most common diagnosis
Improved Glut Muscle Activation Noted with TRX Lunge vs. Traditional Lunge
Sports Performance
balance
,
proprioception
,
strength training
Performing traditional strength training movements with an added component of instability has long been know to change the recruitment of
Altered Functional Performance Found Among Patients With Hip Impingement
Sports Performance
FAI
,
hip impingement
,
physical therapy
,
step down test
Hip impingement or Femoroacetabular Impingement is a common condition among athletes caused by abnormal contact within the hip joint. Contributing
What imaging pathologies are associated with shoulder pain?
Arm Injuries
imaging
,
MRI
,
shoulder pain
,
shoulder surgery
MRI testing of the shoulder is no different than testing in other body regions. Pathologies such as bursa changes, tendinopathies,
Including Dry Needling More Cost Effective Than Exercise Alone For Shoulder Pain
general physical therapy
dry needling
,
impingement
,
shoulder pain
Shoulder impingement is the most common cause of shoulder pain and is commonly treated with Physical Therapy interventions including upper
Best Injury Reduction Rates Found Among Most Compliant Participants
Sports Performance
injury prevention
,
injury reduction
,
soccer
Risk reduction programs in sports have been shown effectively reduce sports injury. In particular, the research on knee injuries, including
No Difference Between Surgery and Placebo Surgery For Tennis Elbow
Arm Injuries
elbow pain
,
surgery
,
tennis elbow
Tennis elbow or lateral epicondylalgia is a painful condition affecting the wrist and finger extensor tendons as they attach into
What Is The Optimal Exercise Prescription For Muscle Strength and Hypertrophy?
Sports Performance
exercise prescription
,
strength training
After daily aerobic exercise, strength training may be the most important exercise you perform each week. Strength training has been
High Percentage of Positive MRI Findings Among High Performing Olympians
Back Injuries
athletes
,
low back pain
,
MRI
In the absence of rare spine pathology the only abnormal low back MRI is a normal MRI. After age 30
No Additional Benefit Of Orthotics Over Shoes Alone
Foot and Ankle Injuries
foot and ankle
,
orthotics
,
walking
We have previous discussed the limitations of orthotics to control lower extremity alignment. Another common reason for orthotic use is
Physical Therapy Shown To Be Deterrent of Future LBP Flare Ups
Back Injuries
low back pain
,
prevention
,
treatment
Death, taxes, and low back pain are three of the certainties of life with over 90% of individuals reporting low
How Does Low Back Pain Lead to Disability?
Back Injuries
low back pain
,
risk prevention
Physical Therapy is an excellent choice for low back pain with numerous research articles supporting its' ability to rapidly reduce
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