Using A TheraBand At Home (10 Exercises With Photos!)
by Christine DiVirgilio, SPT Using A TheraBand At Home A TheraBand is a large elastic band that is used for exercising all areas of the body to increase resistance. [...]
IASTM Physical Therapy
by Meghan Riccardi, SPT What Is IASTM? IASTM physical therapy treatment (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization), is a type of soft tissue mobilization which is based off of the [...]
The Single Leg Balance Test
by Brandon J. Micale SPT Going up and down stairs, bending over to pick something up, and stepping over small obstacles. All of these 3 tasks require balance to [...]
Physical Therapy For Concussions
by Andrew Parrella, SPT What Is A Concussion? Concussions are a common injury that occur as a result of blunt trauma to the head or acceleration/deceleration forces, frequently seen [...]
3 Tough Weight Loss Obstacles (And The Role of Physical Therapy)
Dominic Bendetti, SPT Student Physical Therapist Weight Loss: A Personal Journey Tough weight loss obstacles are part of a major health epidemic of obesity in the United States. It [...]
Shoulder Health in the Overhead Athlete
by Sarah Clift, SPT The Shoulder (Glenohumeral Joint) The shoulder is the most mobile joint of the human body, making shoulder health in the overhead athlete a priority. It [...]
Knee Health For Runners
By Sarah Clift, SPT What is Runner’s Knee? Runner’s Knee, also known as “patellofemoral pain syndrome” is an umbrella term that describes various conditions that present with pain behind [...]
Treatment For Chronic Ankle Instability
by Megan Gallagher, SPT Causes & Treatments For Recurring Ankle Sprains A common injury amongst athletes in particular are ankle sprains, which are typically rehabbed using the PRICE method: [...]
Hiking: A Physical Therapy View
By Megan Gallagher Hiking Physical Therapy Tips As the temperatures start to cool down, and the leaves start to change colors, many people find Autumn to be the [...]