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 [...]
Physical Therapy for Ankylosing Spondylitis
by Scott Winslow, SPT Symptoms, Causes, and PT for Ankylosing Spondylitis What Is Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a type of inflammatory arthritis affecting the spine of [...]
Case Study: Lumbar Radiculopathy
Case Study: Lumbar Radiculopathy Back & Leg Pain Patient History This patient is a 38 year old female who presents to physical therapy with lower back pain and [...]
Physical Therapy Case Study: TMJ Jaw and Ear Pain
By: Andrew J Gaetano, PT, DPT, OCS, NCS, CSCS Patient History A 39-year-old woman presented with complaints of progressive difficulty with left jaw and ear pain and difficulty opening [...]
Case Study: Physical Therapy for Management of Neck & Upper Limb Pain
by Jenny Messinis, PT, DPT Capital Area PT Case Study: Neck Pain & Upper Limbs In this physical therapy case study, neck pain and upper limb pain is [...]
Tips For Choosing A Youth Sports Helmet
What to look for in a youth sports helmet As a parent, school sports can be one of the most exciting things you and your child can experience together. [...]
Thoracic Mobility and Neck Pain
How Thoracic Mobility Affects the Neck By Jillian Carr, SPT What is the thoracic spine? The spine is a chain of 33 interconnected segments, including 24 presacral vertebrae, followed [...]
Get rid of knots in your back or neck once and for all with physical therapy
Headaches, neck pain, and knots can be successfully treated with the right physical therapy at Capital Area PT in Malta and Queensbury NY Andrew J Gaetano, PT, DPT, [...]
A Unique Approach to Resolving Neck Pain in Malta, Saratoga, Queensbury Areas
There are a lot of different theories about why a person has continued neck pain, or how to handle a situation of acute neck pain. How do you know [...]
Get PT 1st for Neck Pain!
A great reason to get the right PT first and avoid expensive and possibly unnecessary tests! The right PT can explain your symptoms based on your movement and, not [...]