Hip Osteoarthritis
A large number of the aging population will develop osteoarthritis to some degree and in some joint. The knee (12%) and hip (8%) are the most impacted joints. If you live long enough, YOU WILL…
A large number of the aging population will develop osteoarthritis to some degree and in some joint. The knee (12%) and hip (8%) are the most impacted joints. If you live long enough, YOU WILL…
Many individuals with spinal stenosis believe nothing can be done. Others think surgery is the best or only option. Why? Because their MD said so, or a friend had the “same” condition, and it was the only…
I came across an interesting headline recently that grabbed my attention..."High Heel Injuries Nearly Double in 10 Years." The article reports the group of women most likely to sustain an injury are those 20-29 years old.…
More and more studies point to the way to reduce the cost of Low Back Pain (LBP) is to seek physical therapy first (before expensive imaging or injections)(1-4,6). Thankfully more and more insurances are mandating a…
Lateral epicondylitis also known as “tennis elbow” is a common condition experienced by about 3% of the general population each year. This condition most often occurs as a result of chronic overloading of the muscle-tendon…
I came across and interesting article examining the perceptions of both patients and physical therapists as to causes of low back pain. Interestingly, both groups held similar views as to potential causes including lifting, bending, and…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is urging physicians to limit use of opioid medications prescribed for chronic pain. Data suggests the current usage of opioids is NOT working. In fact, it is leading to…
After watching the 1st few days of the US Track and Field Championship this weekend I noticed a new trend in track fashion...Kinesio Tape. Numerous sprinters and jumpers were taped up and not all seemed…
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