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 [...]
Adhesive Capsulitis
Adhesive capsulitis affects the shoulder capsule and surrounding structures, has a gradual onset, and typically follows a natural course progressing through four stages. Onset, freezing, frozen, and thawing. Adhesive [...]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
By: Lindsey Decker, SPT What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) most likely does not happen from a single event but rather a series of dysfunction which [...]
What is a Herniated Disc?
By: Samantha Resende, SPT A herniated disc is when the rubbery cushion of the spine is being pushed out externally. This can be due to a weakened or cracked [...]
SLAP Lesions
by Robert Springer, SPT Conservative Treatment for SLAP Lesions What is a SLAP Lesion? A SLAP (superior labral tear) lesion is a common injury that can lead to pain, [...]
Physical Therapy For Sciatic Nerve Pain
by Caroline Cuda, SPT The sciatic nerve originates from several other nerves in the low back region. It functions to provide motor and sensory information to many muscles of [...]