Why is My Thumb Twitching? | Causes & Treatment
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 [...]
Post Concussion Syndrome (PCS)
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 [...]
Summer Exercise Safety Tips
While all of us at Capital Area Physical Therapy believe that staying active is important for your overall well-being, we also know it’s necessary to take a few extra [...]
Effective Warm-Up Techniques for Recreational and Elite Golfers
by Nick Carlson The golf swing requires the body to twist and rely on rotational movement patterns involving the hips, shoulders, core, ankles and knees. Due to this unique [...]
Gluteal Tendinopathy: Outer Hip Pain
by Allison Perry, SPT Symptoms Do you struggle with a deep aching or sharp pain in the outside of your hip when walking, climbing stairs, or even just when [...]
Importance of Core Activation
by Nick Carlson Why is Core Activation Important? Whether you’re an athlete or not, core activation is essential for optimizing your biomechanics and preventing future injuries. Your core muscles [...]
Hiking Safety: Protecting Your Ankles & Knees
All of us at Capital Area Physical Therapy are big proponents of physical activity, and hiking is a popular choice here in the southern Adirondacks. It’s great for your [...]
Type 2 Diabetes and Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) accounts for approximately 90% of diabetes cases worldwide and is characterized by insulin resistance.1 Based on 2023 data from the [...]
Physical Therapy Treatment of Long COVID-19
by Allison Perry, SPT Long COVID is defined by the CDC as a chronic condition that occurs following a SARS-CoV-2 infection and is present for at least 3 months. [...]
Piriformis Syndrome
by Piper Webb, SPT What is Piriformis Syndrome? Piriformis syndrome is the compression of the sciatic nerve by the piriformis muscle. The piriformis muscle runs perpendicular across the buttocks [...]