Cause of Tennis Elbow And Treatment
Tennis Elbow: How Can it be Treated? By Kyle Bailey, SPT What is Tennis Elbow? Lateral epicondylitis, or tennis elbow, is one of the most reported complaints of elbow [...]
Understanding PCL Tears and How Physical Therapy Can Help
The Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) is one of the four major ligaments in the knee, playing a crucial role in stabilizing the joint. PCL tears can occur due to [...]
Shoulder Instability
by Emma Nelson Anatomy of a Shoulder Joint The shoulder joint is referred to as a ball in socket joint. This joint is made up of the humeral head [...]
ACL Tear Prevention and Physical Therapy
By Sara O'Connor, SPT The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a ligament in the knee joint that plays a role in the stability of the joint. The ACL prevents [...]
What is Snapping Hip Syndrome?
By Stephanie Mason, SPT Snapping hip (SH) syndrome, also referred to as coxa saltans, is described as a snapping or popping sensation on the side, front or back of [...]
What is the difference between whiplash and a concussion? How Physical Therapy Can Help.
By Stephanie Mason, SPT Following traumatic injuries such as car accidents, sports injuries and falls, two commonly reported head and neck injures are concussions and whiplash. Although these injuries [...]
Low Back Pain and Lifting in the Workplace
by Lydia Churchill Chronic low back pain Low back pain (LBP) is a leading cause of disability in the world. It is widely variant from person to person, often [...]
What is joint hypermobility and how does it affect individuals throughout their lifespan?
by Allison Rosa, SPT Joint hypermobility is relatively common and has a wide range of presentations. It is often referred to as being “double jointed”, and essentially means that [...]
The Female Athlete Triad and Implications for Physical Therapy
by Jordan Rose What is the Female Athlete Triad? The female athlete triad is a condition most prevalent among high school and collegiate aged athletes that is characterized by [...]
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 [...]