Balance and Physical Therapy
by Scott Winslow, SPT Physical Therapy for Balance Problems Ever since we were babies learning to sit up, all of us have experienced what it’s like to lose our balance [...]
Arthroscopic Surgery Observation
Dayle Carhart, SPT A Day in the Operating Room Another physical therapy student resident and I had the great opportunity to spend a day observing arthroscopic surgeries in the [...]
What to Expect from your First Physical Therapy Visit?
Kerri Laurenza, SPT If you’ve sustained an injury, illness or developed pain that hinders your daily activities or movement, you may benefit from physical therapy services. Knowing what to [...]
Physical Therapy for Boxer’s Fracture
by Dayle Carhart, SPT PT For A Common Injury Among Boxers Not only has the sport of boxing been around for ages, but now boxing is taking the fitness [...]
Physical Therapy For Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
By Nick Kossor, SPT What is ALS? Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (commonly known as “ALS” or “Lou Gherig’s Disease”) is a rare neurological condition that affects the nervous system’s ability [...]
Physical Therapy Case Study: Hip Pain
By Amanda Cocozzo, PT History A 56 year old female was seen in the office of Capital Area Physical Therapy and Wellness with complaints of a 3 month history [...]
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 and Pelvic Floor Muscle Dysfunction (PFMD)
by Abigail Frateschi, SPT Pelvic Floor Muscle Assessment & Treatments What is the pelvic floor? The pelvic floor is a sling like structure that spans from the [...]
Capital Area Physical Therapy Times Union Article!
Capital Physical Therapy in the News! Just in case you missed it, we want to share a great article about Capital Area Physical Therapy that appeared in the April [...]
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 [...]