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Osteoarthritis is estimated to affect 250 million people worldwide leading to high rates of global pain and disability.  These rates ...
The evidence and momentum continue to build for seeing a Physical Therapist first for patients with low back pain.  Physical ...
Despite the amazing health benefits of exercise, the CDC estimates 80% of Americans do not meet national guidelines for weekly ...
Yoga is a popular form of individual and group exercise designed to improve flexibility, movement quality, and strength.  Participants benefit ...
Aging occurs in all of our body systems including the spine.  Similar to wrinkles and grey hair, the spine will ...
Previous research has documented no difference in long term outcomes between Physical Therapy and surgery for patients with rotator cuff ...
Arthroscopic hip surgery rates have dramatically increased in the last decade due in part to increased MRI imaging.  MRIs are ...
Manual therapy, including joint mobilization and manipulation, is a Physical Therapy intervention designed to reduce pain and improve mobility.  These ...
1 in 2 people in our country suffer from a chronic muscle, joint, or tendon injury.  These injuries create pain ...
Lateral elbow pain, tennis elbow, is a limiting condition causing pain with repetitive movements including gripping.  This condition was previously ...
Pain located on the outside of the hip has previously been diagnosed as trochanteric bursitis, but more recent research reports ...
A recent clinical practice guideline was published advising clinicians and patients on the management of achilles tendon injury (tendinopathy).  These ...
If you only have limited time today choose a brisk walk, but if you have additional time consider lifting something ...
Critics say the effects of exercise do not last, but neither does bathing which is why experts recommend doing it ...
The labrum is a dense connective and fibrocartilage tissue lining the socket of the hip joint.  It functions to deepen ...
Time and money are two finite resources especially in today's healthcare environment of rising deductibles and decreased access to primary ...
Arm pain referred from the cervical spine (cervical radiculopathy) often is the result of nerve root compression by either bone or ...
Active adults have many health advantages over their sedentary peers.  The effects of aerobic exercise are widespread across a trained ...
Photo Credit: Scott, A. CMAJ. 2011. Mead, M. Transl Sports Med. 2018. Tendon injuries have previously been diagnosed as tendonitis ...
Adhesive capsulitis or frozen shoulder is a painful shoulder condition hallmarked by acute pain and a progressive loss of shoulder ...
The knee is a vulnerable joint at times due to its' location adjacent to the two long levers of our ...
Plantar fasciitis (fasciosis) is a painful diagnosis limiting a patient's ability to stand, walk, or run.  The -itis of the ...
The gluteus maximus is an essential muscle for daily and recreational activities, but is often found to be weak among ...
The least injured and best performing runners training programs include both strength and sprint training.  These complementary training programs reduce ...