How Can Physical Therapy Address Your Low Back Pain?
What Causes Low Back Pain Your lower back is at the bottom of the spine, known as the lumbar spine. The spine is made of individual bones called vertebrae, [...]
IT Band Syndrome
by Rachel Choppa, SPT IT Band Syndrome, or ITBS, is a condition where your iliotibial band becomes irritated or swollen from general tightness or from rubbing against the bones [...]
The Impacts of Breathing on TMJ Disorder
by Nate Zalucky; SPT What is TMJ Disorder? The temporomandibular joint, or the TMJ, is the joint responsible for movement of your jaw. It allows for movements related to [...]
The McKenzie Approach to Back & Joint Pain
At Capital Area Physical Therapy, we use a variety of treatments and techniques to help patients decrease pain, improve function, and reach their goals. One of the methodologies we [...]
What is Active Release Technique (ART)?
By Julia Gleasman, SPT Active Release Technique (ART) is a specialized manual therapy method used by physical therapists to treat soft tissue injuries. It involves the therapist applying targeted [...]
Post-Surgical Wound Care Tips
By: Julia Gleasman, SPT What is Post-Surgery Wound Care? Many orthopedic procedures require the surgeon to make an incision through the skin to access the involved tissue. The size [...]
Heat vs. Cold Therapy- Which Should You Use and When?
by Austin Onorati, SPT When you are dealing with pain or an injury, one of the most frequent questions we get from patients are “When should I use heat [...]
Ice Bath Benefits
by Jacob Tambellini There has been a growing trend in a particular post-exercise activity for its potential health benefits. Ice baths, a form of cold water immersion therapy, have [...]
Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS) AKA “Shin Splints”
Allison Perry, SPT What is Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome? Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), commonly referred to as “shin splints”, is an overuse injury characterized by pain on the [...]
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 [...]