ACL Reconstruction: Choosing a Graft
By: Kelly Waiksnoris, SPT What is the ACL? The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the major ligaments in the knee that aids in providing stabilization of the [...]
Physical Therapy And Osteoarthritis Management
by Gabe Battaglia, SPT Managing Osteoarthritis With Physical Therapy Joints are made up of bones, cartilage, synovial fluid, muscles, and ligaments. Cartilage covers the ends of bones and synovial [...]
Chronic Pain and Weather Changes
. by Gabe Battaglia, SPT Does Weather Really Affect Pain? Is there is a direct relationship between chronic pain and weather changes? Barometric pressure (BMP) is defined as the [...]
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 [...]
Knee Health For Runners
By Sarah Clift, SPT What is Runner’s Knee? Runner’s Knee, also known as “patellofemoral pain syndrome” is an umbrella term that describes various conditions that present with pain behind [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Plica Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments
By Caroline McKeighan, SPT What is Plica Syndrome? Plica is a fold of tissue that lines the knee joint, is formed in utero, and is typically reabsorbed by 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 [...]