IT Band Syndrome
by Rachel Choppa, SPT IT Band Syndrome, or ITBS, is a condition where your iliotibial band becomes irritated or swollen from general tightness or from rubbing against the bones [...]
by Rachel Choppa, SPT IT Band Syndrome, or ITBS, is a condition where your iliotibial band becomes irritated or swollen from general tightness or from rubbing against the bones [...]
by Nate Zalucky; SPT What is TMJ Disorder? The temporomandibular joint, or the TMJ, is the joint responsible for movement of your jaw. It allows for movements related to [...]
At Capital Area Physical Therapy, we use a variety of treatments and techniques to help patients decrease pain, improve function, and reach their goals. One of the methodologies we [...]
By Julia Gleasman, SPT Active Release Technique (ART) is a specialized manual therapy method used by physical therapists to treat soft tissue injuries. It involves the therapist applying targeted [...]
By: Julia Gleasman, SPT What is Post-Surgery Wound Care? Many orthopedic procedures require the surgeon to make an incision through the skin to access the involved tissue. The size [...]
by Austin Onorati, SPT When you are dealing with pain or an injury, one of the most frequent questions we get from patients are “When should I use heat [...]
by Jacob Tambellini There has been a growing trend in a particular post-exercise activity for its potential health benefits. Ice baths, a form of cold water immersion therapy, have [...]
Allison Perry, SPT What is Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome? Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), commonly referred to as “shin splints”, is an overuse injury characterized by pain on the [...]
Occasional thumb twitching is a fairly common occurrence, especially considering how much we use our thumbs to text and type. Known as fasciculation, these small, involuntary muscle spasms or [...]
A concussion is a type of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) that can be caused by direct impact, or whiplash injuries causing the brain to shift rapidly within the [...]