Hip Osteoarthritis & Physical Therapy
Hip Osteoarthritis ______________________________ Ostoarthritis (OA), typically referred to as “wear and tear” arthritis, is the most common form of arthritis.1 It is prevalent in the hip, and...
View ArticleFibromyalgia & Physical Therapy
Fibromyalgia Syndrome ____________________________________ Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) is a chronic condition characterized by pain, stiffness and tenderness of the muscles, tendons and joints.1...
View ArticleACL Reconstruction & Rehabilitation
ACL Injury _____________________ The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of four ligaments that provide stability to the knee. The ACL is located in the center of the knee and helps control...
View ArticlePhysical Therapy & Rotator Cuff Problems
Rotator Cuff Problems ______________________________________ The rotator cuff (RTC) is made up of a four tendon-muscle unit that helps to stabilize the shoulder and move the arm.1 Rotator cuff problems...
View ArticleWhiplash & Physical Therapy
What is Whiplash? __________________________________ Whiplash injury involves an acceleration/deceleration energy transfer to the neck, which may result from a rear-end or side impact motor vehicle...
View ArticleAn Introduction to Pain
Acute vs. Chronic Pain _______________________________________ Pain Pain is an unpleasant experience. It can make us sad, angry, frustrated and fearful along with a list of other emotions. Why do we...
View ArticleKnee Osteoarthritis & Physical Therapy
Knee Osteoarthritis _______________________________________________ Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a common condition that afflicts many adults.1,2 Studies of the prevalence of symptomatic knee OA have...
View ArticleTotal Knee Replacement & Physical Therapy
Total Knee Replacement _____________________________________ Knee osteoarthritis is a common condition that can be managed effectively with conservative medical intervention and physical therapy....
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