The Importance of Terminal Knee Extension
by Kevin Harnett Terminal knee extension is the final phase of straightening that brings the knee from almost straight to fully locked out. This small range of motion plays [...]
How Physical Therapy Can Ease Knee Osteoarthritis
by Joseph Siska, SPT Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knees affects millions worldwide, causing pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility that can significantly impact one’s daily life. Although it's a chronic [...]
Physical Therapy for Runner’s Knee
Runner’s knee, or patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), is a common condition that causes pain at the front of the knee. It frequently occurs in runners, but can also affect [...]
Stem Cell Treatment on Knee Osteoarthritis
by Moriah Byrd Stem Cell Treatment for Knee Osteoarthritis There are two main categories when it comes to stem cell treatment. The stem cells that come from your own [...]
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 [...]
Bad Habits That Can Exacerbate Knee Pain
By: Nick Darrow SPT The knee joint is one of the most used joints in our body which also means it takes a beating throughout our lives. We are [...]
A Common Cause for Knee Pain in Active Children: Osgood-Schlatter Disease
By Stephanie Mason, SPT What is Osgood-Schlatters Disease? Osgood-Schlatter disease (OSD) is an overuse injury that causes inflammation just below the knee where the tendon from the kneecap (patellar [...]
Recurrent Patellar Instability (RPI)
by Gina Ellis Recurrent patellar instability (RPI) can occur up to 50% of the time following a primary patellar dislocation (PPD), the onset can be insidious or following an [...]
Walking On Sand: Effects, Benefits & Pain Management
by Elizabeth Hogan, SPT Have you ever spent a summer day at the beach, walking, relaxing and building sandcastles only to be left frustrated due to foot or ankle [...]
Knee Osteoarthritis: What Is It & What Can You Do?
by Bailey Pepper, SPT Knee Osteoarthritis PT & Interventions Background The degeneration of bone structures in the knee joint is referred to as knee osteoarthritis (OA). Knee OA can [...]