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
When I first started seeing athletes in the early 2000s we often placed athletes in cold baths in an attempt
Dry needling is a commonly utilized Physical Therapy intervention which targets taught, tender bands of muscle tissue. This effective treatment
