Heat vs. Cold Therapy- Which Should You Use and When?
by Austin Onorati, SPT When you are dealing with pain or an injury, one of the most frequent questions we get from patients are “When should I use heat [...]
Ice Bath Benefits
by Jacob Tambellini There has been a growing trend in a particular post-exercise activity for its potential health benefits. Ice baths, a form of cold water immersion therapy, have [...]
Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS) AKA “Shin Splints”
Allison Perry, SPT What is Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome? Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), commonly referred to as “shin splints”, is an overuse injury characterized by pain on the [...]
Post Concussion Syndrome (PCS)
A concussion is a type of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) that can be caused by direct impact, or whiplash injuries causing the brain to shift rapidly within the [...]
Summer Exercise Safety Tips
While all of us at Capital Area Physical Therapy believe that staying active is important for your overall well-being, we also know it’s necessary to take a few extra [...]
Gluteal Tendinopathy: Outer Hip Pain
by Allison Perry, SPT Symptoms Do you struggle with a deep aching or sharp pain in the outside of your hip when walking, climbing stairs, or even just when [...]
Hiking Safety: Protecting Your Ankles & Knees
All of us at Capital Area Physical Therapy are big proponents of physical activity, and hiking is a popular choice here in the southern Adirondacks. It’s great for your [...]
Type 2 Diabetes and Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) accounts for approximately 90% of diabetes cases worldwide and is characterized by insulin resistance.1 Based on 2023 data from the [...]
Piriformis Syndrome
by Piper Webb, SPT What is Piriformis Syndrome? Piriformis syndrome is the compression of the sciatic nerve by the piriformis muscle. The piriformis muscle runs perpendicular across the buttocks [...]
Sleep: How it can Affect Your Physical Therapy Treatment
by Kalee Henning, SPT Sleep and Overall Health Adequate sleep is an important pillar of overall health, however, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) approximately 50-70 million [...]