Physical Therapy for Boxer’s Fracture
by Dayle Carhart, SPT PT For A Common Injury Among Boxers Not only has the sport of boxing been around for ages, but now boxing is taking the fitness [...]
Physical Therapy For Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
By Nick Kossor, SPT What is ALS? Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (commonly known as “ALS” or “Lou Gherig’s Disease”) is a rare neurological condition that affects the nervous system’s ability [...]
Functional Movement Screen (FMS)
by Abigail Frateschi, SPT A Proactive Approach to Injury Prevention Injury prevention is crucial for the prolonged participation and success of athletes. Screening tests to determine injury risk factors [...]
Case Study: Exertional Compartment Syndrome
By Lisa Bodratti, PT, DPT Case Study for Treatment of Exertional Compartment Syndrome History A 15-year-old patient presented to our Capital Area Physical Therapy clinic with their mother for [...]
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 [...]
Bicycle Fitting and Injury Prevention
Bike Fitting Guide by Brendan Miller, SPT As winter approaches, the need for proper bicycle fitting is still relevant for commuters, newer cyclists, those using cycling for fitness/cross-training, as [...]
The Benefits of Physical Therapy for Rowing
Rowing Injury Prevention This type of rowing - also known as crew - is beautiful to watch. Fluid, elegant strokes propel the craft through the water with seemingly effortless [...]
Squat Assessment: Check Your Squat!
How much information do we get from a squat assessment? By Andrew Gaetano, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS Squatting is one of those activities that we all know how [...]
To-Do List for Avoiding Lower Back Pain In Runners
Running & Back Pain A common complaint among runners is mild to severe lower back pain. From performing the proper stretching exercises before going for a run to being [...]
4 Ways To Prepare for Spring Sports Season!
Lisa Bodratti, PT, DPT The spring sports season is quickly approaching. Are you ready? The best way to avoid injury during the upcoming season is to go in with [...]