Understanding PCL Tears and How Physical Therapy Can Help
The Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) is one of the four major ligaments in the knee, playing a crucial role in stabilizing the joint. PCL tears can occur due to [...]
Alleviating Jaw Pain with Physical Therapy
by Breanne DeBarros, SPT Jaw pain, clicking, pain with chewing, or inability to control jaw movements may be caused by temporomandibular joint disorders or dysfunction also known as TMD. [...]
Bad Habits That Can Exacerbate Knee Pain
By: Nick Darrow SPT The knee joint is one of the most used joints in our body which also means it takes a beating throughout our lives. We are [...]
Pain Science
by Emma Nelson Pain is a very difficult concept to grasp with many unknowns but within the past 10 years, there has been more research that has provided more [...]
Benefits of Cupping Therapy
by Breanne DeBarros, SPT Cupping therapy is a technique often utilized in complementary and alternative medicine. It is characterized by placing specialized cups onto the skin and creating a [...]
Optimizing Golf Swing Mechanics with Physical Therapy
by Olivia Weiderman Golf is a worldwide sport played by individuals of all ages and all skill levels. While it is a great way to stay active and get [...]
Benefits of Exercise in Older Adults
Exercise is important to incorporate in everyone’s lives because there are so many benefits that help promote wellness. The benefits span multiple facets of health and wellness including physical, [...]
Understanding Glenohumeral Subluxation: Prevention, Prognosis and PT
Introduction: Glenohumeral subluxation is defined as a partial or incomplete dislocation of the shoulder joint. Early detection and intervention not only influence the short-term outcomes but also have a [...]
Shoulder Instability
by Emma Nelson Anatomy of a Shoulder Joint The shoulder joint is referred to as a ball in socket joint. This joint is made up of the humeral head [...]
PT Case Study: Shoulder Impingement
by Nicholas Jacques History Patient was a 33-year-old male presenting with right shoulder pain that was going on for about 2 months. He noticed that he felt some pain [...]