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Is My Hip Or Knee More To Blame For My Knee Pain?
Conditions
Hip Pain
,
Knee Pain
,
Strength Training
The knee is a vulnerable joint at times due to its' location adjacent to the two long levers of our
Does Manual Therapy Improve Plantar Fasciitis?
Conditions
Manual Therapy
,
Physical Therapy
Plantar fasciitis (fasciosis) is a painful diagnosis limiting a patient's ability to stand, walk, or run. The -itis of the
Hip Thrust Superior to Deadlift for Gluteus Maximus Recruitment
Health & Performance
Exercise
,
Hip Pain
,
Strength Training
The gluteus maximus is an essential muscle for daily and recreational activities, but is often found to be weak among
Two Week Block of Sprint Training Improves Distance Running Performance
Health & Performance
Running
,
Sports Performance
The least injured and best performing runners training programs include both strength and sprint training. These complementary training programs reduce
Will Cold Water Immersion or an Ice Bath help my recovery?
Health & Performance
Recovery
,
Sports Performance
When I first started seeing athletes in the early 2000s we often placed athletes in cold baths in an attempt
Calf Dry Needling Improves Overhead Squat Depth
Health & Performance
Mobility
Dry needling is a commonly utilized Physical Therapy intervention which targets taught, tender bands of muscle tissue. This effective treatment
Muscle Weakness Differs Between Males and Females with Knee Pain
Conditions
Knee Pain
,
Strength Training
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (pain around the knee cap) is the most frequent cause of knee pain and the most common diagnosis
Improved Glut Muscle Activation Noted with TRX Lunge vs. Traditional Lunge
Health & Performance
Strength Training
Performing traditional strength training movements with an added component of instability has long been know to change the recruitment of
Altered Functional Performance Found Among Patients With Hip Impingement
Treatments
Hip Pain
,
Physical Therapy
,
Sports Performance
Hip impingement or Femoroacetabular Impingement is a common condition among athletes caused by abnormal contact within the hip joint. Contributing
What imaging pathologies are associated with shoulder pain?
Conditions
Shoulder Pain
MRI testing of the shoulder is no different than testing in other body regions. Pathologies such as bursa changes, tendinopathies,
Including Dry Needling More Cost Effective Than Exercise Alone For Shoulder Pain
Conditions
Exercise
,
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder impingement is the most common cause of shoulder pain and is commonly treated with Physical Therapy interventions including upper
Best Injury Reduction Rates Found Among Most Compliant Participants
Sport Injuries
Injury Prevention
Risk reduction programs in sports have been shown effectively reduce sports injury. In particular, the research on knee injuries, including
No Difference Between Surgery and Placebo Surgery For Tennis Elbow
Conditions
Elbow Pain
Tennis elbow or lateral epicondylalgia is a painful condition affecting the wrist and finger extensor tendons as they attach into
What Is The Optimal Exercise Prescription For Muscle Strength and Hypertrophy?
Health & Performance
Exercise
,
Strength Training
After daily aerobic exercise, strength training may be the most important exercise you perform each week. Strength training has been
High Percentage of Positive MRI Findings Among High Performing Olympians
Sport Injuries
Back Pain
In the absence of rare spine pathology the only abnormal low back MRI is a normal MRI. After age 30
No Additional Benefit Of Orthotics Over Shoes Alone
Conditions
Ankle Pain
We have previous discussed the limitations of orthotics to control lower extremity alignment. Another common reason for orthotic use is
Physical Therapy Shown To Be Deterrent of Future LBP Flare Ups
Conditions
Back Pain
,
Injury Prevention
,
Physical Therapy
,
Treatment Options
Death, taxes, and low back pain are three of the certainties of life with over 90% of individuals reporting low
How Does Low Back Pain Lead to Disability?
Conditions
Back Pain
,
Injury Prevention
Physical Therapy is an excellent choice for low back pain with numerous research articles supporting its' ability to rapidly reduce
Older Cyclists Maintain Immune System Function Vs. Sedentary Peers
Health & Performance
Cycling
,
Excercise
Previous research reports older adults who remain active are able to slow the physiological effects of aging including increased body
Repetitive Spinal Flexion Athletes Are Not At Higher Risk Of Low Back Pain
Sport Injuries
Back Pain
There is a current, albeit unproven, thought about the dangers of repetitive spinal flexion. Those who repeat this unfounded belief
Injury Prevention Program Reduces ACL Risk by 38% in Female Basketball Players
Sport Injuries
ACL
,
Injury Prevention
In our previous posts on ACL injury we have highlighted girls are 6-8 more likely to sustain an ACL injury
Calf Muscle Weakness Lingers up to 7 Years Post Achilles Tendon Repair
Sport Injuries
Achilles Pain
,
Strength Training
Achilles tendon ruptures are most commonly seen in patients 30-40 years of age and 4-5 times more likely in males
Utilizing Spinal Manipulation for Chronic Low Back Pain
Conditions
Back Pain
,
Chronic Pain
,
Treatment Options
The Journal of the American Medical Association recently reviewed the evidence on the utilization of spinal manipulation for patients with
Physical Therapy versus Surgery for Meniscal Tears
Conditions
Knee Pain
,
Physical Therapy
In our previous blog posts we have written on the inability of arthroscopic surgery to outperform Physical Therapy or placebo
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