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