Why is My Thumb Twitching? | Causes & Treatment
Occasional thumb twitching is a fairly common occurrence, especially considering how much we use our thumbs to text and type. Known as fasciculation, these small, involuntary muscle spasms or [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Physical Therapy Treatment of Long COVID-19
by Allison Perry, SPT Long COVID is defined by the CDC as a chronic condition that occurs following a SARS-CoV-2 infection and is present for at least 3 months. [...]
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 [...]
Is Poor Posture Affecting Your Breathing?
Your posture affects everything from your bones, joints and muscles to your balance and digestion, but its effects on breathing are often overlooked or simply ignored. Unfortunately, poor posture is [...]
What is Fascia?
Fascia is a multifunctional connective tissue that permeates almost every system within the body. It is primarily made of collagen, a protein. Fascia is soft, loose, and made of [...]
Understanding Concussions and the Role of Physical Therapists
Concussions, a form of mild traumatic brain injury, have become a significant public health concern due to their high incidence and potential for long-term effects. With increased awareness and [...]
Role of PT in Managing Chronic Pain
by Alison Bouyea Throughout everyone’s lifetime, they will experience some type of pain, most of which goes away after some time, but some may experience chronic pain. Pain [...]