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Mend Physical Therapy Blog and Injury Information

Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries in the lower quarter affecting with an estimated 2 million cases occurring each year in the U.S. Manual therapy and exercise remain the gold standard of care for these injuries due to their ability to accelerate a patient’s recovery from the injury compared to usual care...

Performing traditional strength training movements with an added component of instability has long been know to change the recruitment of muscles.  The unstable nature of the exercise enhances position sense (proprioception), balance, and joint stabilization during each repetition.  Previous research recommends using stable surfaces and exercises when the goal is optimal strength and power development. ...

Injuries to our spinal and extremity joints can impact a variety of structures including muscle, ligament, and nervous system receptors.  The sensors or proprioceptors are critical in providing real time feedback to our spinal cord and brain on the positions of our limbs.  This feedback system is disrupted by injury leading to slower information processing...