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 [...]
TMJ Disorders
Aka dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint. This occurs when there is an injury to the joint or to the surrounding tissue (muscles and ligaments). It could be an acute [...]
Plantar Fasciitis
by Jazlyn Oliver, SPT What is plantar fasciitis? The plantar fascia is a band of tissue that runs from the heel of the foot to the toes. It supports [...]
What is Charcot Marie Tooth?
By Lindsey Decker, SPT What is Charcot Marie Tooth? ● Charcot Marie Tooth, commonly known as CMT, was originally described by Jean Martin Charcot, Pierre Marie, and Henry Howard [...]
What is Parkinson’s disease?
By Jazlyn Oliver, SPT Parkinson’s disease is a chronic neurodegenerative disease. It is the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s. There are three main types which include secondary, [...]
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)
By: Jazlyn Oliver, SPT The Thoracic Outlet is a pathway in the body where specific nerves of the brachial plexus, veins, and arteries pass. It runs from the interscalene [...]
Bone Spurs: Causes and Treatments
By Lindsey Decker, SPT Osteophytes, which are more commonly known as bone spurs are smooth bony lumps that may grow on the bones of the spine, or around the [...]