ACL Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy
by Christine DiVirgilio, SPT What is the ACL? The ACL stands for the anterior cruciate ligament. It is one of four different major ligaments within the knee joint. Its [...]
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
By Connor Hulme, SPT What is TENS & When Is A Good Time to Use It? Not to be confused with Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES), this form of electrical [...]
Barefoot Running: Pros and Cons
by Matt Prager, SPT What is barefoot running? Barefoot running is exactly what it sounds like. Instead of running in shoes, people instead run without any footwear. Barefoot running [...]
Plantar Fasciitis
by Mike Reeves, SPT What is Plantar Fasciitis? The plantar fascia is a band of connective tissue that connects your heel to the base of the toes. This thick [...]
Knee Health For Runners
By Sarah Clift, SPT What is Runner’s Knee? Runner’s Knee, also known as “patellofemoral pain syndrome” is an umbrella term that describes various conditions that present with pain behind [...]
Treatment For Chronic Ankle Instability
by Megan Gallagher, SPT Causes & Treatments For Recurring Ankle Sprains A common injury amongst athletes in particular are ankle sprains, which are typically rehabbed using the PRICE method: [...]
Heat vs. Ice in Musculoskeletal Injuries
By Megan Gallagher, SPT Often times, patients wonder if they should apply heat or ice to an injury. If you have been to physical therapy before, you may [...]
Cortisone Injection FAQ
by Caroline McKeighan, SPT Cortisone Injection Facts: Things to Know What is a cortisone injection? A cortisone injection is a shot injected directly into the affected area of a [...]
Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS)
by Dom Zotto, SPT Diagnosis and Treatment for Shinsplints Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS) is the medical term for what is typically referred to as “shin-splints.” MTSS is characterized [...]
Physical Therapy for Bunion Pain
By James Breese, SPT Surgery-Free Options for Bunions What is Hallux Valgus? Hallux valgus, or bunion, is a progressive foot deformity which affects the joint at the base of the [...]