The knee joint takes on a lot of force and stress with daily activities as well as with sports and exercise. Meniscal injuries are a common injury at the knee and can occur in many ways. First, there are two menisci in each knee, a medial and lateral meniscus. The meniscus is a wedge shaped […]
Achilles tendinitis is a common condition that affects the tendon connecting the calf muscles to the heel bone, often causing pain and limiting mobility. Whether you’re an athlete or someone with an active lifestyle, addressing Achilles tendinitis with proper care and treatment is essential to avoid long-term complications. One of the most effective ways to
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Low back pain is a very common complaint and could be very frustrating to the individuals experiencing back pain. If you are experiencing back pain, a physical therapist can perform an examination and an evaluation to determine possible causes of your pain. Your initial evaluation will include being asked about your pain and what activities
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Ankle sprains are one of the most common sport injuries, especially sports involving running and jumping such as basketball, soccer, and dance. In addition, any sport that requires landing on one foot or cutting maneuvers are common motions that can cause an ankle sprain. When it comes to ankle sprains, they can occur two different
Slipped capital femoral epiphysis or SCFE is a condition that occurs mostly in preadolescent or adolescent children. It is typically more common in boys but girls can be diagnosed as well. Other factors that contribute to SCFE are obesity, taller children, and having a recent growth spurt. To further understand why these are common factors
Are Clarks dress shoes bad for you? It’s a question we hear often from patients struggling with foot, knee, hip, or even back pain—especially those who spend long hours standing or walking in formal footwear. While men’s dress shoes like Clarks and Aldo may look polished and professional, many are built with features that can
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You know those high heels that you like to wear to work everyday all day or those ones you wear to special events or to go out with friends just because they make you taller or make your legs look a certain way? They aren’t just responsible for the blisters and discomfort in your feet
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Plantar fasciitis is the most common condition involving foot pain seen by healthcare professionals today. According to a study done in 2011, plantar fasciitis occurs in approximately 2 million Americans annually. Also, some researchers believe that plantar fasciitis accounts for 8% to 15% of foot complaints in nonathletic and athletic populations. These statistics show how
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When you go to physical therapy, at the beginning of each session you might receive a heat pack, but in addition to this you might be set up with some electrodes and receive something called electrical stimulation. You might have a basic idea of what this does in that it decreases pain, but how exactly
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I get asked this question a lot, about every day and everyone seems to have their own very strong opinion on whether they should stretch or not stretch their hamstrings. Bottom line is anything you do to help your muscles is a good thing but you do have to be careful. Do I usually tell
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