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 [...]
Non Surgical Treatment for ACL Tears
By Caroline McKeighan, SPT A Shift in ACL Treatment What is the ACL and what does it do? The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a ligament in the middle [...]
Treatment for Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction
By Kyle Bailey, SPT Treatment for Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction in the Overhand Athlete Overhand throwing athletes are very common in the modern world, with sports ranging from baseball, [...]
Cortisone Injection FAQ
by Caroline McKeighan, SPT Cortisone Injection Facts: Things to Know What is a cortisone injection? A cortisone injection is a shot injected directly into the affected area of a [...]