Plica Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments
By Caroline McKeighan, SPT What is Plica Syndrome? Plica is a fold of tissue that lines the knee joint, is formed in utero, and is typically reabsorbed by the [...]
Dr. Drew Bishop TPI Certified Expert
Dr. Drew Bishop of Capital Area Physical Therapy Earns TPI Certification Drew Bishop, PT, DPT recently earned certification as a TPI Certified Expert from the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI), [...]
How To Row
How To Use An Indoor Rowing Machine by Savannah Brija, SPT Rowing is a highly physical activity that engages many muscles. It is a high intensity, low impact [...]
A day observing our friends at Capital District Sport and Fitness
My experience at CDSF By Savannah Brija, SPT What they do: CDSF has a few different options regarding training plans between semi-private and group training options. The unique [...]
Treatment For Patella Femoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
by Steven Kiak, SPT What is Patella Femoral Pain Syndrome? Patella Femoral Pain Syndrome is an umbrella term describing pain on the front or anterior aspect of the knee [...]
Welcome Drew Bishop PT, DPT to our Capital Area Physical Therapy Team
Capital Area Physical Therapy and Wellness is very pleased to welcome orthopedic physical therapist Dr. Drew Bishop PT, DPT to our growing clinical team. Drew is a native of [...]
Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS)
by Dom Zotto, SPT Diagnosis and Treatment for Shinsplints Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS) is the medical term for what is typically referred to as “shin-splints.” MTSS is characterized [...]
3 Essential Mobility Tips for Hockey Players
By Aisha Visram, ATC, CSCS We often think of hockey as being a fast paced and physical sport. Hockey players do need to be quick and strong, but mobility [...]
Adverse Neural Tension
By Kerri Laurenza, SPT What does it mean to have ‘neural tension’? Nerves arise from the vertebral column and span the entire body, through the upper and lower extremity. [...]
Grappling Sport Injury Patterns: Knee & Shoulder Trauma
by Nick Kossor, SPT (*Note: Nick Kossor was formerly ranked among the top 30 in the world for competitive Judo. Kossor is both the 2008 and the 2010 US [...]