What is Turf Toe or Metatarsophalangeal Joint Sprain?
by Nur Elmegahed, SPT Turf toe is an injury to the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint, which is the joint at the base of the big toe. This joint [...]
Plantar Fasciitis
by Jazlyn Oliver, SPT What is plantar fasciitis? The plantar fascia is a band of tissue that runs from the heel of the foot to the toes. It supports [...]
Why work ergonomics is important
Ergonomics is the study of how people interact with their surroundings and take an individual’s physical health into consideration to increase productivity and reduce injuries. With the new trend [...]
What is Charcot Marie Tooth?
By Lindsey Decker, SPT What is Charcot Marie Tooth? ● Charcot Marie Tooth, commonly known as CMT, was originally described by Jean Martin Charcot, Pierre Marie, and Henry Howard [...]
What is Parkinson’s disease?
By Jazlyn Oliver, SPT Parkinson’s disease is a chronic neurodegenerative disease. It is the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s. There are three main types which include secondary, [...]
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)
By: Jazlyn Oliver, SPT The Thoracic Outlet is a pathway in the body where specific nerves of the brachial plexus, veins, and arteries pass. It runs from the interscalene [...]
The Benefits of Improving your Balance
Balance can be defined as maintaining weight equally to obtain a position of control while standing or in motion. Balance is composed of multiple body systems, such as vestibular, [...]
Bone Spurs: Causes and Treatments
By Lindsey Decker, SPT Osteophytes, which are more commonly known as bone spurs are smooth bony lumps that may grow on the bones of the spine, or around the [...]
Adhesive Capsulitis
Adhesive capsulitis affects the shoulder capsule and surrounding structures, has a gradual onset, and typically follows a natural course progressing through four stages. Onset, freezing, frozen, and thawing. Adhesive [...]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
By: Lindsey Decker, SPT What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) most likely does not happen from a single event but rather a series of dysfunction which [...]