What is it? Adhesive capsulitis or what is commonly referred to as frozen shoulder is a condition where a person experiences a significant amount of pain and decreased range of motion of their shoulder over a gradual period of time. This condition can be highly debilitating rendering a person’s shoulder nonfunctional. Approximately 2-5% of the […]
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Hamstring strains are the most common injury in sports that involve high speed running and they have the potential to plague athletes and become a serious nuisance to people who engage in high levels of activity. There are 3 main types of strains. Grade 1 strains are represented by very small tear(s) in the muscle
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Are you feeling dizzy, nauseous, lightheaded, weak, sweating, having difficulty walking, or seeing double? Do you make certain movements and feel like the room starts spinning? These may all be symptoms of a disorder called vertigo or more specifically Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. Vertigo is the feeling of the room spinning around you. This disorder
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Runner’s knee can also be known as patellofemoral pain and is a common condition affecting many athletes including runners, skiers, soccer players, etc. Common symptoms associated with Runner’s knee or patellofemoral pain include a dull achy feeling around the knee cap. Pain can occur when walking up or down stairs, squatting, kneeling, or sitting with
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What are they? Trigger points are taut bands of skeletal muscle that develop following either acute trauma or repetitive micro trauma. Following an injury, the muscles near the injured tissue, joint, or bone have to work over time to compensate for the injury itself. Due to the muscles working harder than normal, the stress on
There is a lot of controversy regarding the proper way to manage a muscle strain after an injury. Wherever you are, there are always individuals surrounding you recommending what they think are the tried and true methods of healing from a muscle injury. I have heard many different methods being recommended, making it difficult to
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There are some people that go to the gym to look buff, and there are others that are working out to lose a few pounds for the beach. Some people can do 200 lbs on the bench press, while others can do 200 explosion push ups. Some people want to workout to wear their jersey
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When injuries arise and you must begin rehabilitation at a physical therapy facility it is very common to be given a home exercise program. Home exercise programs may seem like a very small component of the rehabilitation process but they are vital in recovering from an injury and they may even help you get back
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Philadelphia Eagle Jeremy Maclin suffered an ACL tear during practice this past weekend. The wide receiver has led the Eagles in receptions and touchdown pass catches over the past four years. Maclin is in the final year of his rookie contract and the Eagles must fill his spot because he will be unable to play
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Are you feeling numbness, tingling, a burning sensation, chronic or new pain, and weakness in your arms or legs. These are some of the most common symptoms experienced by patients suffering from a herniated disc. The first onset of symptoms may go unnoticed and gradually increase as time progresses and bad-habits persist. Symptoms may involve
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