Cupping Therapy for Athletes
By Carrin LaCoppola, SPT What is Sports Cupping? Sports cupping is a type of complementary and alternative medical therapy that can be used in conjunction with a number of [...]
At Capital Area PT, we’re constantly improving
The therapists at Capital Area PT are constantly improving in knowledge and skill, so that we can continue to offer the best individualized treatment program for each patient. This [...]
Five reasons to contact Capital Area PT if you are in pain
Five reasons to contact Capital Area PT if you are in pain We treat the problem, not just the symptoms If you’ve had symptoms that have been [...]
Tingling in hands while cycling: How PT can help
Tingling in hands caused by cycling (ulnar nerve entrapment) By Carrin LaCoppola, SPT What is the Ulnar Nerve? The ulnar nerve is a branch of the brachial plexus [...]
Physical Therapy Considerations for Dancers: Core Stability
by Carrin LaCoppola, SPT Physical Therapy/Core Stability for Dancers What is Core Stability? It is the ability to control the movement and position of the trunk over the [...]
Reducing pain, improving function, gaining knowledge
At Capital Area PT, we think the most important thing we can do is teach a patient how to care for themselves. Because of that, we spend ample time with each [...]
Improving confidence after an injury
Has an injury caused fear or apprehension about the way you move? Are you avoiding activities that you used to like to do because of the fear or re-injury? [...]
Meniere’s Disease: How Physical Therapy Can Help
by Dr. Jennifer Welt, PT, DPT What is Meniere’s Disease? Meniere’s disease is a rare and generally chronic disorder of the inner ear. It causes recurring episodes of dizziness, [...]
Knee pain and swelling
Living with knee pain and swelling can be very limiting to not only hobbies like playing tennis or running, but to every day tasks like walking down the stairs. [...]
What to do about toe walking?
By Jen Mirdita, SPT What is Toe Walking? Toe walking occurs when a child walks on their toes and the balls of their feet rather than allowing [...]