Swimmer’s Shoulder – What is it and how can physical therapy help?
By Emily Hoskinson, SPT You’re at the height of your training for the season and the dreaded shoulder pain so common to the swim community starts. What’s going on?? [...]
Malta physical therapist completes advanced training in craniofacial/TMJ examination and treatment
Malta physical therapist Dr. Andrew Gaetano, PT, DPT, OCS, NCS, MTC, CSCS of Capital Area Physical Therapy and Wellness has completed advanced training in craniofacial/TMJ examination and treatment [...]
Recurrent Patellar Instability (RPI)
by Gina Ellis Recurrent patellar instability (RPI) can occur up to 50% of the time following a primary patellar dislocation (PPD), the onset can be insidious or following an [...]
Whiplash FAQs
By Juliana Geniti, ST What is Whiplash? Like a whip, whiplash refers to when the neck is injured from a forceful and rapid back-and-forth jerk. Although it’s typically thought [...]
TMJ Disorders
Aka dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint. This occurs when there is an injury to the joint or to the surrounding tissue (muscles and ligaments). It could be an acute [...]
5 Things Runners Should Know to Avoid Injury
By Juliana Geniti, SPT While running is a great form of exercise for your heart and overall health, like any sport, injury is always a risk. Common injuries include [...]
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 [...]