Death, taxes, and low back pain are three of the certainties of life with over 90% of individuals reporting low
Physical Therapy is an excellent choice for low back pain with numerous research articles supporting its' ability to rapidly reduce
Previous research reports older adults who remain active are able to slow the physiological effects of aging including increased body
There is a current, albeit unproven, thought about the dangers of repetitive spinal flexion. Those who repeat this unfounded belief
In our previous posts on ACL injury we have highlighted girls are 6-8 more likely to sustain an ACL injury
Achilles tendon ruptures are most commonly seen in patients 30-40 years of age and 4-5 times more likely in males
The Journal of the American Medical Association recently reviewed the evidence on the utilization of spinal manipulation for patients with
In our previous blog posts we have written on the inability of arthroscopic surgery to outperform Physical Therapy or placebo
The back squat is one of the most efficient and effective exercises for lower quarter strength development. This exercise can
Exercise prescription including type of exercise, reps, sets, frequency, and intensity varies between each patient with knee pain. Many factors
In our previous blog post we described how few (16%) partial rotator cuff tears progress over time. Understanding the non
Previous research has shown an improvement and regression of lumbar disc injuries with conservative treatments including Physical Therapy. Based on clinical
Hip impingement, or the compression of the soft tissue or bony structures of the hip joint, has become the flavor
Similar to Sasquatch and the Loch Ness Monster science may also be putting another myth to rest. In our previous
Cutting movements utilized in soccer, football, basketball, and lacrosse are one of the most common mechanisms of non contact knee
Patellar tendonitis (tendinopathy) is common among jumping athletes requiring repetitive jumping, landing, and squatting movements. This overuse injury was thought
Posture has a controversial and complex role in musculoskeletal pain. Some research studies have found zero to weak correlations between
Muscle injuries (strains) are a common injury among both inactive and active people. These injuries can become recurrent and lead
Previous research has found no significant difference at either 1 or 2 year follow up between Physical Therapy or surgery
Neck pain is a common problem affecting up to 70% of the population in their lifetime. Cervical and thoracic manipulation
The shoulder blade or scapula plays an important role in optimal function of the shoulder joint. The scapula provides the
Patellofemoral Pain (pain under the knee cap) is the most common source of knee pain among active individuals and athletes.
We have written previously about the high rates of subsequent knee injuries after an athlete returns to sport and activity
