Conditions
Dry needling is a treatment provided by Physical Therapists to relieve a patient’s muscular pain and associated symptoms. This intervention
Conditions
Rotator cuff injuries span the spectrum from acute strains to chronic tendon pain (tendinopathy) and rotator cuff tears. Physical Therapy
Sport Injuries
Cadence, or the amount of steps taken each minute, is a common and effective running assessment. This assessment can be
Conditions
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is becoming a popular treatment for muscle strains, arthritis/cartilage injuries, and tendinopathies, but the evidence behind
Conditions
Low back pain remains the most common musculoskeletal diagnosis seen by primary care providers including Physical Therapists. While the majority
Health & Performance
Up to 80% of recreational runners will experience an injury limiting training time or competition in a given year. Running
Treatments
Evidence continues to support the utilization of Physical Therapists as a first line treatment for patients with musculoskeletal conditions such
Conditions
Knee arthritis will affect many older adults limiting their ability to participate in their daily, occupational, and recreational activities. Lost
Sport Injuries
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, pain under the knee cap, is the most common diagnosis of knee pain affecting both sedentary and
Treatments
Inactive adults can expect up to a 5% loss of muscle mass each decade after age 30. This loss of
Conditions
The statement, “Your treatment is only Physical Therapy if it is provided by Physical Therapists or Physical Therapist Assistants” rings
Sport Injuries
Lower extremity stiffness (“leg stiffness”) describes the resistance the joints and muscles in your lower body will have to movement
Conditions
Physical Therapy interventions including manual therapy and exercise remain the primary intervention for patients with knee arthritis. These treatments have
Conditions
Paracetamol, or acetaminophen, was initially introduced in the late 1800s and has become the most commonly prescribed medication for fever
Conditions
Knee osteoarthritis is a common and increasing diagnosis that is contributing to an rapid rise in total knee arthroplasty surgery
Treatments
The human body is an amazing system of interconnected tissues and organ systems designed to handle and thrive against the
Treatments
Heart disease remains the number one killer of both women and men in our country. Although the causes of heart
Conditions
Knee arthritis is a common condition among older adults and remains one of the greatest causes of disability in our
Conditions
In the achilles tendinopathy (artist formally known as tendonitis) research two main themes have emerged. First, there is little to
Treatments
Mobility exercises designed to improve range of motion within an affected joint or tissue are a valuable part of any
Conditions
With the hypervigilance in abstaining from opioid prescriptions due to the opioid crisis, there has been an effort in determining
Conditions
Photo Credit: wikipedia.org Ankle fractures are a relatively common traumatic orthopedic injury involving the two lower leg bones and ankle
Treatments
When we opened MEND we wanted a Physical Therapy practice focused on excellent patient outcomes, in fewer visits, delivered by
Sport Injuries
Researchers and clinicians continue to explore interventions to reduce the significant numbers of running related injuries. These injuries, mainly overuse
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