Walking On Sand: Effects, Benefits & Pain Management
by Elizabeth Hogan, SPT Have you ever spent a summer day at the beach, walking, relaxing and building sandcastles only to be left frustrated due to foot or ankle [...]
Capital Area Physical Therapy and Wellness acquires Goodemote Physical Therapy of Saratoga Springs
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY. June 15th, 2022.—Capital Area Physical Therapy and Wellness, headquarters in Malta, NY, is pleased to announce that it has acquired Goodemote Physical Therapy of Saratoga Springs, NY. All [...]
Knee Osteoarthritis: What Is It & What Can You Do?
by Bailey Pepper, SPT Knee Osteoarthritis PT & Interventions Background The degeneration of bone structures in the knee joint is referred to as knee osteoarthritis (OA). Knee OA can [...]
Dr. Allison Morgan, PT, DPT Joins CAPT
CAPT Welcomes Dr. Allison Morgan, PT, DPT to Clinical Staff in Queensbury and Malta Dr. Allie Morgan is a proud Wilton, NY native. She received her Bachelor of Science in [...]
Workplace Ergonomics: Good Posture is Good Prevention
By: Caroline Cuda, SPT What is “Good Posture” and Why is it Important? Posture involves the position and alignment of all parts of the body when sitting or standing. [...]
Running Shoes: Hoka’s
by Elizabeth Hogan, SPT Hoka’s Running Shoes Considered a maximalist shoe, Hoka’s running shoes design offers a cushioned midsole for shock absorption and a “bucket seat” for the hind [...]
PT For Frozen Shoulder: Adhesive Capsulitis
by Manin Mathew, SPT What is Frozen Shoulder? Frozen shoulder also known as “adhesive capsulitis”, is a painful condition in which the shoulder becomes stiff and inflamed where [...]
Calcific Tendonitis PT Case Study
by Nick Kossor, PT, DPT Physical Therapy Case Study For Calcific Tendonitis Developed d/t Shoulder Instability History A 46-year-old male entered the clinic with complaints of intermittent right shoulder [...]
PEACE & LOVE Soft Tissue Injury Protocol
by Reiko Jones, SPT PEACE & LOVE Soft Tissue Injury Protocol The use of the acronym PEACE and LOVE soft tissue injury protocols to facilitate soft tissue injury [...]
Crepitus (Crunching, Popping or Crackling Knee Sounds – Should I Be Worried?)
What is Crepitus? Is your knee making popping sounds? The crunching, popping, snapping, or crackling sound you occasionally hear when you move your joints, such as bending or straightening [...]