The Single Leg Balance Test
by Brandon J. Micale SPT Going up and down stairs, bending over to pick something up, and stepping over small obstacles. All of these 3 tasks require balance to [...]
Physical Therapy For Postural Syndrome
by Brittany Brooks, SPT Physical therapy for postural syndrome at Capital Area Physical Therapy in Latham, Saratoga Springs and Queensbury NY. What is Postural Syndrome? Posture pertains to a [...]
T4 Syndrome Physical Therapy
by Brittany Brooks, SPT What Is T4 Syndrome? T4 syndrome is a musculoskeletal related dysfunction in which neurological structures are affected. This is caused by thoracic vertebrae being hypomobile, [...]
Sleep Health
by Brandon Micale, SPT How Does Sleep Affect Your Health? If you didn't set an alarm would you be able to get up in time? Humans and other mammals [...]
Glucosamine and Chondroitin
by Brandon Micale, SPT Glucosamine & Chondroitin For Joint Pain: Do They Work? Glucosamine and Chondroitin are two supplements that you may see advertised for arthritis and related joint [...]
Cervical Radiculopathy & Physical Therapy Treatment
Blog by Meghan Riccardi, SPT The Cervical Region Within the cervical region there are 7 vertebrae and 8 pairs of cervical nerve roots, numbered C1 through C8. The cervical [...]
Should You Ice An Injury?
by Nicole Whitbeck, SPTPT When And How Should You Apply Ice To An Injury? Why Is Ice Used To Treat Inflammation And Swelling? Have you ever heard the phrase [...]
Physical Therapy: Vertigo (BPPV)
by Nicole Whitbeck, SPTPT Receiving physical therapy vertigo treatment early during an episode of BPPV can be vital as most times symptoms can worsen with time. Many physical therapists [...]
Physical Therapy for the Pelvic Floor after Childbirth
by Nicole Whitbeck, SPT PT For Postpartum Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Most people think of going to physical therapy after an injury to a body part such as the knee [...]
Meniscus Tears: Physical Therapy or Surgery?
by Nicole Whitbeck, SPT What is the Meniscus? The meniscus is a c-shaped fibrocartilage that is located within the knee. It provides cushion and shock absorption between the tibia [...]