What is Active Release Technique (ART)?
By Julia Gleasman, SPT Active Release Technique (ART) is a specialized manual therapy method used by physical therapists to treat soft tissue injuries. It involves the therapist applying targeted [...]
By Julia Gleasman, SPT Active Release Technique (ART) is a specialized manual therapy method used by physical therapists to treat soft tissue injuries. It involves the therapist applying targeted [...]
By: Julia Gleasman, SPT What is Post-Surgery Wound Care? Many orthopedic procedures require the surgeon to make an incision through the skin to access the involved tissue. The size [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]