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Conditions Exercise, Knee Pain, Manual Therapy, Physical Therapy, Treatment Options
Knee arthritis is one of the leading causes of disability and reduced activity in the United States.  Physical Therapy interventions,
Sport Injuries Ankle Pain, Hip Pain, Strength Training
Ankle sprains remain one of the most common musculoskeletal injuries treated by Physical Therapists.  Our previous blog posts have highlighted
Conditions Knee Pain, Recovery, Rehabilitation, Strength Training
The first total knee replacement was performed in the late 1960s and the surgery has become one of the most
Sport Injuries Running
Running injuries remain a common problem for the vast majority of runners.  Many of these athletes report a loss of
Conditions Exercise, Hip Pain, Knee Pain
Osteoarthritis is estimated to affect 250 million people worldwide leading to high rates of global pain and disability.  These rates
Conditions Back Pain, Physical Therapy
The evidence and momentum continue to build for seeing a Physical Therapist first for patients with low back pain.  Physical
Sport Injuries Knee Pain, Running
Despite the amazing health benefits of exercise, the CDC estimates 80% of Americans do not meet national guidelines for weekly
Conditions Shoulder Pain, Strength Training
Yoga is a popular form of individual and group exercise designed to improve flexibility, movement quality, and strength.  Participants benefit
Conditions Neck Pain
Aging occurs in all of our body systems including the spine.  Similar to wrinkles and grey hair, the spine will
Conditions Physical Therapy, Strength Training, Treatment Options
Previous research has documented no difference in long term outcomes between Physical Therapy and surgery for patients with rotator cuff
Conditions Hip Pain, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation
Arthroscopic hip surgery rates have dramatically increased in the last decade due in part to increased MRI imaging.  MRIs are
Conditions Elbow Pain, Manual Therapy, Physical Therapy
Manual therapy, including joint mobilization and manipulation, is a Physical Therapy intervention designed to reduce pain and improve mobility.  These
Conditions Exercise, Physical Therapy, Strength Training, Treatment Options
1 in 2 people in our country suffer from a chronic muscle, joint, or tendon injury.  These injuries create pain
Conditions Elbow Pain, Shoulder Pain, Strength Training
Lateral elbow pain, tennis elbow, is a limiting condition causing pain with repetitive movements including gripping.  This condition was previously
Conditions Hip Pain, Physical Therapy
Pain located on the outside of the hip has previously been diagnosed as trochanteric bursitis, but more recent research reports
Conditions Achilles Pain, Manual Therapy, Physical Therapy, Strength Training, Treatment Options
A recent clinical practice guideline was published advising clinicians and patients on the management of achilles tendon injury (tendinopathy).  These
Treatments Strength Training
If you only have limited time today choose a brisk walk, but if you have additional time consider lifting something
Treatments Exercise
Critics say the effects of exercise do not last, but neither does bathing which is why experts recommend doing it
Conditions Hip Pain, Physical Therapy
The labrum is a dense connective and fibrocartilage tissue lining the socket of the hip joint.  It functions to deepen
Conditions Physical Therapy, Treatment Options
Time and money are two finite resources especially in today's healthcare environment of rising deductibles and decreased access to primary
Conditions Manual Therapy, Neck Pain, Physical Therapy
Arm pain referred from the cervical spine (cervical radiculopathy) often is the result of nerve root compression by either bone or
Treatments Exercise
Active adults have many health advantages over their sedentary peers.  The effects of aerobic exercise are widespread across a trained
Sport Injuries Achilles Pain, Exercise
Photo Credit: Scott, A. CMAJ. 2011. Mead, M. Transl Sports Med. 2018. Tendon injuries have previously been diagnosed as tendonitis
Conditions Manual Therapy, Physical Therapy, Shoulder Pain, Treatment Options
Adhesive capsulitis or frozen shoulder is a painful shoulder condition hallmarked by acute pain and a progressive loss of shoulder