Osteochondritis Dissecans is a condition that occurs in a joint, where a small segment of bone begins to separate from its surrounding region due to a lack of blood supply. As a result, the small piece of bone and the cartilage covering it begin to crack and loosen. Osteochondritis Dissecans occurs in children and adolescents, […]
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Many people have heard of tennis elbow before, but do not realize that it can occur in people who don’t actually play tennis. Tennis elbow is medically referred to as lateral epicondylalgia, which describes pain on the outside aspect of the elbow joint. It has been reported that this injury has an annual incidence rate
Sports Hernia Background “Sports hernia” is a broad term that is used to describe pain in the lower abdominal or upper groin region, however it may or may not actually involve a hernia. Different structures can also be involved such as the abdominal wall, groin musculature, and pelvic floor muscles. A sports hernia should not
The scapulothoracic joint is where your scapula, or shoulder blade, glides on the back of your chest wall. When movement of this joint causes feelings or sounds of grinding, popping or cracking it is referred as Snapping Scapula Syndrome. When this occurs, the tissue under the scapula may become irritated and inflamed. Prolonged irritation and
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What is a Trigger Point? Trigger points are a small patch of muscle tissue in spasm, and they can occur for a number of reasons. When we develop aches and pains, our bodies automatically avoid using muscles that create the pain and start using other muscles a greater amount of the time. This is called
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Runners are often overwhelmed by the amount of shoes there are to choose from, and have a difficult time finding the ones that will benefit them the most. When choosing a type of running shoe it is important to take into account the shape of your foot and your running mechanics. It is also important
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Knee pain is a common issue many people face, whether it’s during physical activity, climbing stairs, or simply walking. However, what might surprise you is that your knee pain can be coming from your hips. This connection between the hip and knee is often overlooked, yet addressing it can lead to significant relief and improved
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The shoulder stabilizes the arm in all activities. Therefore shoulder pain can cause significant impairments in function and quality of life. Subacromial impingement is one of the conditions that causes pain in the shoulder and upper arm. The arm bone that connects to the shoulder is called the humerus. Imagine the top of the humerus
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The #1 reason that patients seek help from a Physical Therapist is because they are in pain. In the ideal world, pain is a good thing. It tells our bodies that something dangerous has occurred, and immediately draws our attention to that area. Unfortunately though, sometimes the pain that we feel in a certain part
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There are approximately 23,000 ankle injuries daily in the US, making up 10-15% of sport related injuries. A lateral ankle sprain is the most common and this happens when the ankle rolls inward, called inversion, while the ankle is in plantarflexion (up on the toes with the heel off the ground). This typically involves an
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