Parkinson’s Disease and External Movement Cues
Parkinson’s disease (PD) often leads to changes in movement such as slowed motion, stiffness, tremor, and “freezing” episodes. These challenges can make everyday tasks like walking or standing up [...]
Gait Training with a Physical Therapist
We often take walking for granted, but injuries, surgeries, neurological conditions, even age, can affect our balance and coordination, and impair our ability to walk independently. Fortunately, specialized gait [...]
What is Anterior Ankle Impingement “Footballer’s Ankle”?
Anterior Ankle Impingement, also known as “Footballer’s Ankle,” is a condition where a bony or soft tissue growth occurs at the front of the ankle joint. This typically occurs [...]
The Importance of Terminal Knee Extension
by Kevin Harnett Terminal knee extension is the final phase of straightening that brings the knee from almost straight to fully locked out. This small range of motion plays [...]
Muscle Guarding & Physical Therapy
After surgery or an injury, our bodies will often try to protect the painful area by tightening the muscles around it. This natural response is known as muscle guarding, [...]
Healthy Aging with Physical Therapy
Aging is a natural process, but how we age can greatly impact our overall quality of life. Healthy aging is about thriving, not just surviving, and physical therapy can [...]
The Impact of Exercise on Epigenetics and Healthy Aging
Deoxyribonucleic acid, more commonly referred to as DNA, is the molecule responsible for dictating the unique characteristics that make each individual who they are. Analyzing specific characteristics of DNA [...]
Keys to Injury Prevention for Overhead Throwing Athletes
By G O'Connell For optimal performance, overhead throwing athletes rely heavily on the integrity of the rotator cuff of the shoulder and surrounding structures, which all provide the [...]
How Physical Therapy Can Ease Knee Osteoarthritis
by Joseph Siska, SPT Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knees affects millions worldwide, causing pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility that can significantly impact one’s daily life. Although it's a chronic [...]
The Importance of Dynamic Warmups
Dynamic Warmups: What They Are & Why They Matter According to the American College of Sports Medicine, a gradual increase in activity level and intensity leading up to an [...]