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Arthroscopic hip surgery is one of the fastest growing orthopedic surgical procedures today. This procedure is commonly utilized to treat
Foam rolling has become a popular exercise intervention used to improve sports performance, accelerate recovery from workouts and training, and
Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of plantar heel pain estimated to affect 10% of the general population through
Athletes have always sought remedies and treatments which accelerate their recovery from workouts. Optimal recovery allows for higher training intensities
1.     You have experienced an illustrious and diverse career in research, education and clinical work. What is the secret to
Meniscal tears are a common knee diagnosis and can occur either traumatically or gradually over time. This latter type of
Each day we meet with athletes, clients, and patients who present with an injury or condition involving an injury to
Hamstring injuries are one of the most common injuries in both individual and team sports. In sports such as soccer
Exercise remains one of the most underutilized treatments for mental health disorders.  The treatment effects of aerobic exercise have been
Exercise remains one of the most powerful interventions to improve your mental, emotional, and physical health. Specifically, aerobic exercise, when
Patient’s with knee arthritis often experience pain with weight bearing activities including, standing, walking, stair climbing, and hiking. In our
Knee tendinopathy, either in the quadriceps or patellar tendon, is a common source of knee pain among jumping athletes, but
70% of Americans will experience neck pain symptoms within their lifetimes. The vast majority of these symptoms are secondary to
ACL injuries are one of the most common sports medicine injuries encountered in a Physical Therapy practice. These injuries can
Inherent risks, such as infection and blood clots, are associated with orthopedic surgeries and should be considered in decision making
Golf remains one a popular American pastime with around 25 million participants each year. Many of these golfers strive for
Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is characterized by diffuse pain behind or around the patella or knee cap. It occurs when the
The squat, and its multiple variations, remains one the best overall exercises for strength and power development due to its’
Foam rolling is an effective home exercise to improve muscular pain, flexibility, and performance. Our previous blog posts detailed the
Patellar tendinopathy (tendonitis) is a common sports medicine overuse injury most commonly found in jumping (volleyball, basketball) athletes.  This injury
Groin strains are the second most common muscle strain, behind the hamstring, among soccer players.  The dynamic movements required by
Neck pain is an area consistently under treated by clinicians.  There are countless passive temporary remedies for neck pain including
Patellar Tendon pain, also known as jumper's knee, is a painful condition most commonly seen in athlete's engaged in jumping
The glut muscle group, including the gluteus maximus and medius, are commonly weak among patients with lower quarter diagnoses including