Functional Mobility and Physical Therapy
By: Brendan Miller, SPT - Physical Therapy, Functional Mobility & Assistance What is Functional Mobility? Functional mobility explains the ability of a person to move around in his/her environment, [...]
Physical Therapy for Bunion Pain
By James Breese, SPT Surgery-Free Options for Bunions What is Hallux Valgus? Hallux valgus, or bunion, is a progressive foot deformity which affects the joint at the base of the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
At-Home Fall Prevention Checklist for Seniors
by Brendan Miller, SPT Fall Prevention Strategies These fall prevention tips and a simple at-home fall prevention checklist for seniors is just one way of keeping in mind some [...]
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 [...]
Physical Therapy for Balance and Fall Prevention
Balance, Mobility & Fall Prevention Falls are unfortunately something that we hear about way too frequently. Some falls can be avoided or prevented with the proper knowledge and steps, [...]
Preventing Rotator Cuff Injury
By Andrew J Gaetano, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS Tips for Preventing Rotator Cuff Injuries The rotator cuff is a group of four shoulder muscles and tendons which connect the [...]