What is Snapping Hip Syndrome?
By Stephanie Mason, SPT Snapping hip (SH) syndrome, also referred to as coxa saltans, is described as a snapping or popping sensation on the side, front or back of [...]
Capital Area Physical Therapy and Wellness Celebrates 10 Years in Business
Capital Area Physical Therapy and Wellness celebrates 10 years in business, invites public to open house in Malta office on 10/27/2023 from 5pm-7pm Capital Area Physical Therapy and Wellness, [...]
Postpartum Core Recovery
by Emily Hoskinson, SPT While the pregnancy journey is an amazing phase of a woman’s life, pregnancy has significant impacts on the musculoskeletal system as a whole, but specifically [...]
A Common Cause for Knee Pain in Active Children: Osgood-Schlatter Disease
By Stephanie Mason, SPT What is Osgood-Schlatters Disease? Osgood-Schlatter disease (OSD) is an overuse injury that causes inflammation just below the knee where the tendon from the kneecap (patellar [...]
What is the difference between whiplash and a concussion? How Physical Therapy Can Help.
By Stephanie Mason, SPT Following traumatic injuries such as car accidents, sports injuries and falls, two commonly reported head and neck injures are concussions and whiplash. Although these injuries [...]
Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome
By Lydia Churchill Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome (ITBS) is an overuse injury often affecting runners, cyclists, military personnel, skiers, and many other athletes, especially female athletes. The repetitive motions [...]
Low Back Pain and Lifting in the Workplace
by Lydia Churchill Chronic low back pain Low back pain (LBP) is a leading cause of disability in the world. It is widely variant from person to person, often [...]
What is joint hypermobility and how does it affect individuals throughout their lifespan?
by Allison Rosa, SPT Joint hypermobility is relatively common and has a wide range of presentations. It is often referred to as being “double jointed”, and essentially means that [...]
Understanding Lumbar Radiculopathy
by Arthur Wayne Baker Jr. What is Lumbar Radiculopathy? Lumbar radiculopathy occurs when a spinal nerve root in the lower back becomes compressed or irritated, resulting in pain, tingling, [...]
The Female Athlete Triad and Implications for Physical Therapy
by Jordan Rose What is the Female Athlete Triad? The female athlete triad is a condition most prevalent among high school and collegiate aged athletes that is characterized by [...]