The KEY(s) to Running Injury-FREE
Running Injuries- They are the bane of most runners. Having to take days, weeks or even months sometimes due to injury is something everyone hates. As a result, many scour the internet and take advice…
Running Injuries- They are the bane of most runners. Having to take days, weeks or even months sometimes due to injury is something everyone hates. As a result, many scour the internet and take advice…
Back pain is the #1 musculoskeletal reason that patients seek medical care. This group of patients comprises the highest percentage of patients seen at a typical outpatient physical therapy clinic. The natural history of back…
Many of the patients who come to see me with spine (neck or back) problems in particular already had imaging. Most if not all come in saying "I have arthritis" or "I have degenerative or…
Depending on the source, the wrist is the 2nd or 3rd most common bone to break in the body. To be more specific, the distal radius is commonly broken with a fall onto an outstretched…
Golfer's Elbow is very similar to Tennis Elbow except for the location. With Golfer's Elbow, the person will report pain on the inside vs outside of the elbow. The main cause of Golfer's Elbow is often…
Almost every single day I interact with a person who "HAS" arthritis. They say it like it is a death sentence. Like they are doomed to pain and the inability to enjoy life. How does…
It is estimated that at least 1 in 5 people suffer with knee pain. Over 27 million individuals over the age of 45 suffer from some degree of (osteo)arthritis. People scour the internet searching for…
There are many out there and maybe some reading who do not know what a physical therapist does or even why one may need to see one. Even those who have been to PT may…
I feel it is important to write on spine surgery given all the publicity it has received in recent months. Two high profile sports figures have been in the news related to their issues with back…
I have been doing some reading lately after having discussions with people about whether exercise is helpful or harmful for those in pain. Do a search on Exercise and Pain and you will get back…
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