Why Does Everything Hurt? You may be suffering from weak arches. Let’s discuss the phenomenon of collapsed arches, common causes, weak arches symptoms, and the repercussions of not correcting them. What do I mean by arches? Let’s recall that sunny July day when you were 12 years old at the water park. There you are, […]
Weak Arches: Causes, Injuries, and How to Strengthen Arches. Read More »
Tired of running injuries? Learn how to return to running safely and prevent future injuries. During this virtual event, you’ll… learn the most common running injuries and their risk factors. learn how to self-assess for range of motion and strength deficits. understand basic running mechanics. learn exercises to help you return to running safely and
Return to Running & Injury Prevention 101 Read More »
What is a Rotator Cuff Tear? Most of us will experience some shoulder joint pain or dysfunction in our lives. The shoulder joint and its associated muscular rotator cuff can be particularly vulnerable to injury due to a unique and complex movement called circumduction. Circumduction is a complex and important functional movement that allows us
Shoulder Pain Treatment: Healing a Rotator Cuff Tear Read More »
You stepped off a curb wrong, tripped over your child’s toy, or landed funny while eying that ball. Ouch! Your ankle is now swollen and you’re suffering from ankle pain, but you’re not sure if it’s a simple ankle injury, like a sprain, or if it’s a more serious fracture or break. Does this sound
Ouch, I Have Ankle Pain! Do I Need an X-Ray? Read More »
By: Jeanine Robotti, Physical Therapist Your pelvic floor – women may know about it through experiences at their gynecologist or through childbirth. Men likely don’t even think they have one (spoiler alert – they do!). So what exactly is the pelvic floor and what does it do? Anatomy and Function of the Pelvic Floor The
Through the years, especially in the last twenty years, what the medical field knew about tendon pathology has improved. The concept and name for the condition has changed from tendinitis to tendinosis, and then to tendinopathy. The Achilles tendinopathy is the most common of the injuries, what really matters is to understand what has been
Treatment Options for Achilles Tendinopathy Read More »
By: Dr. Sarah Rodriguez Let’s face it: These past few months have been an incredibly challenging time for all of us as we learn to navigate our new “normal” in a time of heightened uncertainty and distress. More than ever, many of us are working from home to keep ourselves and each other safe, and
Working From Home: Tips and Tricks to Combat Pains and Strains Read More »
By Dr. Tanuj Palvia All it takes is a simple misstep, and suddenly you have a sprained ankle. An ankle sprain is one of the most common musculoskeletal injuries in people of all ages, athletes, and couch potatoes alike. The injury occurs when one or more of the ligaments in the ankle are stretched or
Ouch! I rolled my ankle! What exactly is a rolled ankle? Read More »
By: Dr. Maria Kaczmarczyk, DPT Hey tennis players! Did you know that the shoulder (glenohumeral joint) is the most unstable joint in the body? Tennis is an excellent way to build up strength in your shoulder but, on the other hand, an excessive amount of high-impact shoulder use and overhead activities can overload various structures
Rotator Cuff Exercises for Tennis Players (and everyone else) Read More »
When healing from an injury, there is much more at play than just the one body part that has been affected. As whole human beings, many things can affect our healing processes, which is why the integration of yoga and physical therapy into one’s treatment plan can provide a more holistic approach. In several clinical
5 Ways Combining Yoga and Physical Therapy Promote Better Healing Read More »
By: Dr. Vivian Zhang PT, DPT, MS. Having a baby can be one of the most joyous of times in a human’s life and the most stressful. There are a lot of decisions to be made leading up to the birth of your child including for those who get a choice, the method of delivery.
Debunking the Myth That a C-section Can Prevent Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Read More »
By: Dr. Sarah Rodriguez. If you are dealing with an injury or physical condition that is limiting you in some way, your doctor may have prescribed several sessions of physical therapy. If you have never been to physical therapy and are considering it for the first time, or if you have seen a physical therapist
Getting the Most Benefits from Your Physical Therapy Experience Read More »
