Tibialis Posterior Tendonitis in Runners
By Evelyn Gile, SPT About the Tibialis Posterior Muscle The tibialis posterior muscle is located in the deep compartment of the calf. It starts on the back side of [...]
Distal Biceps Tendon Tear
Anatomy of the Bicep Muscle The Biceps muscle specifically “Biceps Brachii” is a two-headed muscle denoting the “bi” meaning “two” within its name. The two heads of the biceps [...]
Stress Fractures in the Lower Extremities
Stress fractures in the lower extremity are a common injury for athletes participating in high-intensity load-bearing activities, such as running and aerobic exercise. Lower extremity stress fractures account for [...]
What is Keinböck Disease?
By Moriah Byrd What is Keinböck Disease? Keinböck Disease is a condition where there is a lack of blood supply to one of the small bones in your wrist. [...]
Understanding Multiple Sclerosis
By Evelyn Gile, SPT What is Multiple Sclerosis? In order to understand the pathology of MS, it is important to understand how nerve cells (neurons) function. Neurons have a [...]
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 [...]