Grappling Sport Injury Patterns: Knee & Shoulder Trauma
by Nick Kossor, SPT (*Note: Nick Kossor was formerly ranked among the top 30 in the world for competitive Judo. Kossor is both the 2008 and the 2010 US [...]
Yoga and Physical Therapy
By Abigail Frateschi, SPT Yoga & Physical Therapy Benefits Yoga is a mind-body practice that originated in India circa 3000 B.C. Although there are many forms of yoga, common [...]
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction: Physical Therapy For Recovery
by Abigail Frateschi, SPT ACL Surgery Recovery Timeline & Tips Prior to ACL reconstruction surgery, it is important to understand the timeline for recovery as well as a few [...]
Case Study: Physical Therapy for Knee Pain
Jennifer Messinis, PT, DPT Capital Area PT Case Study: Knee Pain In this case study you will see how physical therapy can resolve knee pain that didn’t really have [...]
Physical Therapy for Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injury
Diagnosis and Post Injury Recovery for MCL Injuries Unfortunately, knee injuries are common, and can require specific techniques and treatments for care. Physical therapy for Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) injury [...]
ACL Injuries In Female Athletes
by Brianna Piel ACL injuries in female athletes are fairly common. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the main stabilizing ligaments of our knee. Its primary function [...]
Knee pain in Queensbury student athletes
Knee Pain in student athletes Dr. Kate Pratt, PT, DPT It is relatively common for teenagers and young adults, especially females, to experience knee pain as a result of [...]
ITB Syndrome vs Patellofemoral Pain
Knee Pain In Runners By: Dr. Kate Pratt, PT, DPT These are two of the most common diagnoses for knee pain in runners. Pain on the side of the [...]
The right physical therapy works for knee pain
Does knee pain slow you down, or make it difficult to get moving? At Capital Area PT, not only will you learn how to fix your movement, but you'll [...]
What To Know About Arthritis
By Conor Schmidt, SPT Fear and the Emotional Impact of Arthritis Arthritis is a term that is frequently synonymous with fear, but at Capital Area Physical Therapy, our PT [...]