Tibialis Posterior Tendonitis in Runners
By Evelyn Gile, SPT About the Tibialis Posterior Muscle The tibialis posterior muscle is located in the deep compartment of the calf. It starts on the back side of [...]
Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome
By Lydia Churchill Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome (ITBS) is an overuse injury often affecting runners, cyclists, military personnel, skiers, and many other athletes, especially female athletes. The repetitive motions [...]
5 Things Runners Should Know to Avoid Injury
By Juliana Geniti, SPT While running is a great form of exercise for your heart and overall health, like any sport, injury is always a risk. Common injuries include [...]
Shin Splint Facts: Causes, Symptoms & Support
by Robert Springer, SPT Get The Facts About Shin Splints! Shin splints is a common term for a diagnosis of Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS). This condition often affects [...]
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 [...]
Running Shoes: Hoka’s
by Elizabeth Hogan, SPT Hoka’s Running Shoes Considered a maximalist shoe, Hoka’s running shoes design offers a cushioned midsole for shock absorption and a “bucket seat” for the hind [...]
Crepitus (Crunching, Popping or Crackling Knee Sounds – Should I Be Worried?)
What is Crepitus? Is your knee making popping sounds? The crunching, popping, snapping, or crackling sound you occasionally hear when you move your joints, such as bending or straightening [...]
ACL Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy
by Christine DiVirgilio, SPT What is the ACL? The ACL stands for the anterior cruciate ligament. It is one of four different major ligaments within the knee joint. Its [...]
Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Injury Recovery (MPFL)
by Reiko Jones, SPT Dynamic–Anatomical Reconstruction of Medial Patellofemoral Ligament in Open Physis - Scientific Figure on ResearchGate. Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Medial-view-of-a-flexed-knee-is-shown-Anatomy-of-the-MPFL-AMT-adductor-magnus-tendon_fig1_342453941 [accessed 15 Mar, 2022] What is [...]