Low Back Pain and Lifting in the Workplace
by Lydia Churchill Chronic low back pain Low back pain (LBP) is a leading cause of disability in the world. It is widely variant from person to person, often [...]
What is joint hypermobility and how does it affect individuals throughout their lifespan?
by Allison Rosa, SPT Joint hypermobility is relatively common and has a wide range of presentations. It is often referred to as being “double jointed”, and essentially means that [...]
Understanding Lumbar Radiculopathy
by Arthur Wayne Baker Jr. What is Lumbar Radiculopathy? Lumbar radiculopathy occurs when a spinal nerve root in the lower back becomes compressed or irritated, resulting in pain, tingling, [...]
The Female Athlete Triad and Implications for Physical Therapy
by Jordan Rose What is the Female Athlete Triad? The female athlete triad is a condition most prevalent among high school and collegiate aged athletes that is characterized by [...]
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME)
By Colin Farrell, SPT What are chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME)? CFS and ME are complex conditions which cause debilitating symptoms of fatigue and malaise. The [...]
MALTA PHYSICAL THERAPIST DR. NICK KOSSOR AWARDED ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION
MALTA, NY, June 30, 2023 – Dr. Nick Kossor, PT, DPT, OCS of Clifton Park, New York, has been awarded the professional designation of board-certified clinical specialist in orthopedic [...]
Vestibular Hypofunction
By Jordan Rose, SPT What is Vestibular Hypofunction? Vestibular hypofunction is a disorder of the inner ear in which signals being sent to the brain regarding one’s position of [...]
Flat Back Syndrome
By Juliana Geniti, SPT What is flat back syndrome? Flat back syndrome (FBS) is a change in spinal posture where the lower back loses its curvature. This results in [...]
Is Pickleball Elbow the new Tennis Elbow?
By Arthur Wayne Baker Jr., SPT What is “tennis elbow” aka lateral epicondylitis? Lateral epicondylitis commonly referred to as tennis elbow is the most common orthopedic elbow tissue injury. [...]
Swimmer’s Shoulder – What is it and how can physical therapy help?
By Emily Hoskinson, SPT You’re at the height of your training for the season and the dreaded shoulder pain so common to the swim community starts. What’s going on?? [...]