Physical Therapy For TMJ Disorder
By Bryan Guild, SPT How can a PT assessment and physical therapy for TMJ disorder provide pain relief and improved functionality? The Tempomandibular Joint Your jaw, otherwise known as [...]
Chronic Pain and Physical Therapy
The Role of Physical Therapy in Chronic Pain Management What is Pain? Pain is an unpleasant sensation interpreted by the brain. It can be constant or intermittent, mild or [...]
Physical Therapy and Peripheral Neuropathy
Ryan Telian, SPT What Is Peripheral Neuropathy? The term “Peripheral Neuropathy” refers to a large group of disorders that cause motor and sensory deficits in your extremities. There are [...]
Benefits Of Stem Cell Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis
by Mike Reeves, SPT Knee Osteoarthritis (OA) & Stem Cell Therapy Knee Osteoarthritis is a type of arthritis that occurs in the aging adult causing the cartilage on the [...]
Plantar Fasciitis
by Mike Reeves, SPT What is Plantar Fasciitis? The plantar fascia is a band of connective tissue that connects your heel to the base of the toes. This thick [...]
Treatment For Chronic Ankle Instability
by Megan Gallagher, SPT Causes & Treatments For Recurring Ankle Sprains A common injury amongst athletes in particular are ankle sprains, which are typically rehabbed using the PRICE method: [...]
Forward Head Posture Treatment (FHP)
by Megan Gallagher, SPT What is Forward Head Posture? Forward head posture is typically defined as poor habitual posture of the neck. This leads to excessive extension of the [...]
Non Surgical Treatment for ACL Tears
By Caroline McKeighan, SPT A Shift in ACL Treatment What is the ACL and what does it do? The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a ligament in the middle [...]
Treatment for Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction
By Kyle Bailey, SPT Treatment for Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction in the Overhand Athlete Overhand throwing athletes are very common in the modern world, with sports ranging from baseball, [...]
Cortisone Injection FAQ
by Caroline McKeighan, SPT Cortisone Injection Facts: Things to Know What is a cortisone injection? A cortisone injection is a shot injected directly into the affected area of a [...]