Non-specific Low Back Pain
by Caroline McKeighan, SPT Tips To Avoid Non-Specific Low Back Pain Low back pain and non-specific low back pain is a problem that many people deal with and can [...]
What is Calcific Tendonitis of the Rotator Cuff?
Understanding the Rotator Cuff The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and tendons that surround the glenohumeral joint, or the shoulder joint, where calcific tendonitis of the [...]
TMJ PT Evaluation: What You Need To Know
Do You Need A TMJ Physical Therapy Evaluation? Without a doubt, jaw pain can be unbearable; it can be excruciating if not attended to. A TMJ PT evaluation from [...]
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
by Steven Kiak, SPT Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) Causes, Symptoms, Treatment Have you ever woken up one morning and after sitting up experience a sudden feeling that the [...]
Treatment For Patella Femoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
by Steven Kiak, SPT What is Patella Femoral Pain Syndrome? Patella Femoral Pain Syndrome is an umbrella term describing pain on the front or anterior aspect of the knee [...]
Patellar Tendinopathy Injury
by Briana Croker, SPT Patellar Tendinopathy Injury - Jumpers Knee What is it? Patellar tendinopathy injury is an overuse injury of the knee. It is commonly referred to as [...]
Iliotibial (IT) Band Syndrome
by Briana Croker, SPT What is Iliotibial (IT) Band Syndrome? Iliotibial (IT) Band Syndrome, more commonly known as IT band syndrom,e is a common overuse knee injury. It occurs [...]
Osteoarthritis Prevention and Treatment
Dom Zotto, SPT Prevention and Treatment of Osteoarthrtitis Osteoarthritis (OA) is a complex disease and is best defined by the Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI) which states, OA is [...]
Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS)
by Dom Zotto, SPT Diagnosis and Treatment for Shinsplints Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS) is the medical term for what is typically referred to as “shin-splints.” MTSS is characterized [...]
Separated Shoulder Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
AC Joint Sprain Shoulder injuries are extremely common in both contact and non-contact sports. An injury to the AC joint is commonly referred to as a “separated shoulder”. This [...]