How to Know if You Tore Your ACL
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a crucial ligament in your knee that helps stabilize the joint. Tearing or spraining your ACL can cause pain, [...]
What Is Kyphosis?
Kyphosis, also known as hyperkyphosis, is an excessive curvature of the spine. While our backs have a natural curve to them of about 20 to 45 degree [...]
Everything To Know About Scoliosis
If you look at an X-ray of the average human body from the front or back, you'll see that the spine is straight. From the side, however, it follows a [...]
How to Prevent Soccer Injuries
Soccer is the most widely played team sport in the world, and is quickly growing in the U.S. As more kids and adults start to play the sport, soccer-r [...]
How to Treat Sesamoiditis at Home
The sesamoids are special bones in the body. They’re not connected to any other bone at the joint. Instead, they act as pulleys to aid tendon moveme [...]
How Toe Implant Surgery Treats Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a disease that causes thinning of the cartilage in your joint. If you have osteoarthritis at the base of your big toe, it can caus [...]
Bilateral Knee Replacement Recovery Tips
When you have a bilateral knee replacement, the recovery phase plays a vital role in helping you resume normal activities quickly. The recovery and re [...]
Types of Bursitis
Bursitis is a painful ailment affecting your joints. Fluid-filled sacs known as bursae act as a cushion between your tendons, bones, muscles and joint [...]
Common Snow Shoveling Injuries
Shoveling snow can be a daunting task during the winter months. Injuries such as shoulder and lower back pain occur frequently. In more severe cases, [...]
Types of Rotator Cuff Tears
If you've had any kind of shoulder discomfort, chances are you've heard about rotator cuff injuries and the pain and complications they can bring on. [...]
Why College & High School Athletes Need Sports Medicine
Did you know that physical therapy can help your young athlete deal with pains and sudden sports injuries? A physical therapist can help your athlete [...]
4 Common Reasons Why Physical Therapy Is Important
Physical therapy improves mobility and function in athletes and the elderly who have injuries, illnesses or medical conditions. Not everyone likes phy [...]