Plantar Fasciitis in Runners
Plantar Fasciitis in Runners Carrin LaCoppola, SPT Plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of your feet and connects your heel to [...]
Meniere’s Disease: How Physical Therapy Can Help
by Dr. Jennifer Welt, PT, DPT What is Meniere’s Disease? Meniere’s disease is a rare and generally chronic disorder of the inner ear. It causes recurring episodes of dizziness, [...]
Physical Therapy for the Female Athlete Triad
The Female Athlete Triad The female athlete triad is the term used to describe 3 separate medical conditions that may occur in young, healthy, female athletes. The conditions [...]
Physical Therapy for Osteoporosis
Physical Therapy for Osteoporosis By Jennifer Mirdita, SPT What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis, which translates to “porous bone”, is defined as the loss of bone mineral density, causing your [...]
Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)
What Is Ankylosing Spondylitis? Causes, Symptoms, Treatment Options By Kaitlyn Mulvaney, SPT Ankylosing spondylitis is a type of arthritis that affects the joints in the body. Primarily the spine [...]
What To Know About Arthritis
By Conor Schmidt, SPT Fear and the Emotional Impact of Arthritis Arthritis is a term that is frequently synonymous with fear, but at Capital Area Physical Therapy, our PT [...]
Preventing Rotator Cuff Injury
By Andrew J Gaetano, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS Tips for Preventing Rotator Cuff Injuries The rotator cuff is a group of four shoulder muscles and tendons which connect the [...]