What is a Herniated Disc?
By: Samantha Resende, SPT A herniated disc is when the rubbery cushion of the spine is being pushed out externally. This can be due to a weakened or cracked [...]
Hammer toe: Foot Posture & Deformity
By: Gina L. Ellis, SPT What is Hammer toe? Hammer toe is the result of muscular imbalance that results in poor foot function. Shortening of foot muscles leads to [...]
Foam Rolling
By: Bailey Pepper, SPT Effects of Foam Rolling Many people have started to invest more in themselves and in their rehabilitation or performance/recovery journey. One of the tools that [...]
Dr. Loren Moffitt, PT, DPT Joins CAPT
CAPT Welcomes Dr. Loren Moffitt, PT, DPT to Clinical Staff in Malta Loren graduated from Sage Graduate School in May of 2019 with his Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Previously, [...]
Dr. Kyle Bailey, PT, DPT Joins CAPT
CAPT Welcomes Dr. Kyle Bailey, PT, DPT to Clinical Staff in Queensbury Dr. Kyle Bailey graduated with his Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from Utica University in 2022. Originally [...]
SLAP Lesions
by Robert Springer, SPT Conservative Treatment for SLAP Lesions What is a SLAP Lesion? A SLAP (superior labral tear) lesion is a common injury that can lead to pain, [...]
PT Case Study: Left Sided Neck Pain
by Nick Kossor, PT, DPT Physical Therapy Case Study For Neck Pain History Patient was a 64-year-old female who entered the clinic with complaints of left sided neck pain. [...]
The Intrinsic Muscles of the Foot
by Elizabeth Hogan, SPT Muscles that supply movement to the foot are divided anatomically into two separate groups: intrinsic and extrinsic. Extrinsic muscles originate outside the foot, and insert [...]
Physical Therapy For Sciatic Nerve Pain
by Caroline Cuda, SPT The sciatic nerve originates from several other nerves in the low back region. It functions to provide motor and sensory information to many muscles of [...]
Ankle Sprain Injuries
by Caroline Cuda, SPT Ankle sprain injuries can range from mild to severe, and symptoms can include pain, swelling, and bruising. Physical therapy is a common treatment for ankle [...]