Non Surgical Treatment for ACL Tears
By Caroline McKeighan, SPT A Shift in ACL Treatment What is the ACL and what does it do? The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a ligament in the middle [...]
Treatment for Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction
By Kyle Bailey, SPT Treatment for Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction in the Overhand Athlete Overhand throwing athletes are very common in the modern world, with sports ranging from baseball, [...]
Cortisone Injection FAQ
by Caroline McKeighan, SPT Cortisone Injection Facts: Things to Know What is a cortisone injection? A cortisone injection is a shot injected directly into the affected area of a [...]
Plica Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments
By Caroline McKeighan, SPT What is Plica Syndrome? Plica is a fold of tissue that lines the knee joint, is formed in utero, and is typically reabsorbed by the [...]
Non-specific Low Back Pain
by Caroline McKeighan, SPT Tips To Avoid Non-Specific Low Back Pain Low back pain and non-specific low back pain is a problem that many people deal with and can [...]
Dr. Drew Bishop TPI Certified Expert
Dr. Drew Bishop of Capital Area Physical Therapy Earns TPI Certification Drew Bishop, PT, DPT recently earned certification as a TPI Certified Expert from the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI), [...]
CAPT Update for June
The therapists and staff at Capital Area PT have been thinking about our all patients over the past few months. We are extremely grateful that you trust us with [...]
What is Calcific Tendonitis of the Rotator Cuff?
Understanding the Rotator Cuff The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and tendons that surround the glenohumeral joint, or the shoulder joint, where calcific tendonitis of the [...]
TMJ PT Evaluation: What You Need To Know
Do You Need A TMJ Physical Therapy Evaluation? Without a doubt, jaw pain can be unbearable; it can be excruciating if not attended to. A TMJ PT evaluation from [...]
CAPT update on COVID-19
At Capital Area PT, the safety and health of our patients and staff is top priority. We feel with the extra precautions we are taking, it remains safe to [...]