What to Expect from your First Physical Therapy Visit?
Kerri Laurenza, SPT If you’ve sustained an injury, illness or developed pain that hinders your daily activities or movement, you may benefit from physical therapy services. Knowing what to [...]
Dysautonomia & Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS)
Physical Therapy for Dysautonomia Dayle Carhart, SPT What is PCS? PCS, or post-concussion syndrome is when concussion symptoms last longer than typical recovery time, usually past 1-2 months. Often [...]
Physical Therapy for Boxer’s Fracture
by Dayle Carhart, SPT PT For A Common Injury Among Boxers Not only has the sport of boxing been around for ages, but now boxing is taking the fitness [...]
Physical Therapy Treatment for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
Physical Therapy for Vertigo (BPPV) What Is BPPV? Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is a very common vestibular condition that causes vertigo/dizziness. Your vestibular system or “inner ear” is [...]
Physical Therapy For Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
By Nick Kossor, SPT What is ALS? Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (commonly known as “ALS” or “Lou Gherig’s Disease”) is a rare neurological condition that affects the nervous system’s ability [...]
Physical Therapy Case Study: Hip Pain
By Amanda Cocozzo, PT History A 56 year old female was seen in the office of Capital Area Physical Therapy and Wellness with complaints of a 3 month history [...]
Case Study: Physical Therapy & Myesthenia Gravis
Lisa Bodratti, PT, DPT PT for Myesthenia Gravis Case Study History A 67-year-old female presented to the clinic approximately 2 weeks after being discharged from the hospital with a [...]
Physical Therapy Case Study: Urinary Incontinence
by Jennifer Missenis, DPT Physical Therapy for Urinary Incontinence In this case study you will see how physical therapy for urinary incontinence can help someone to improve quality of [...]
Case Study: Lumbar Radiculopathy
Case Study: Lumbar Radiculopathy Back & Leg Pain Patient History This patient is a 38 year old female who presents to physical therapy with lower back pain and [...]
Physical Therapy and Pelvic Floor Muscle Dysfunction (PFMD)
by Abigail Frateschi, SPT Pelvic Floor Muscle Assessment & Treatments What is the pelvic floor? The pelvic floor is a sling like structure that spans from the [...]