Patellar Tendinitis (a condition of many names)
The patella tendon is the thick tendon structure that connects the knee cap to the shin bone. This tendon serves a vital role and at times can become irritated or painful. This irritation is often…
The patella tendon is the thick tendon structure that connects the knee cap to the shin bone. This tendon serves a vital role and at times can become irritated or painful. This irritation is often…
Too often after people finish a course of physical therapy (especially when they feel better) will stop their program that helped them achieve their goal(s). Why is that? Lets just say it is human nature……
Bunions or Hallux Abductus Valgus (technically speaking) is a deviation of the big toe such that a bump or protrusion appears on the inside. In many individuals the big toe will actually point inward toward…
Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the plantar fascia. This is the thick tissue that helps support the foot arch running from the heel to the base of the toes. Many with heel or arch…
The Arthritis Foundation reports over 30 million people live with osteoarthritis in the US. Nearly 25% of aging adults will develop symptomatic hip arthritis. On average over 500,000 people undergo a hip replacement each year.…
Quite often people are told the have “hip bursitis” (inflammation of a bursa) based solely on palpation or poking some area. But is that truly the case? In many instances, people are not in fact…
Arm Fractures are a common injury that occurs with falls, especially in aging individuals or those whose bones may not be as strong. Some of the most common fractures include the hand (scaphoid), wrist (radius),…
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a compression of the median nerve as it crosses the wrist into the hand. The result of the compression is often numbness or tingling in the hand, specifically the thumb…
When most people think about elbow pain, they often think about tennis elbow. While this is common, it is not the only problem of the elbow that interferes with daily life. Elbow pain can impact…
What you may not have known is that surgery is not always necessary for a rotator cuff tear (RTC). The usual responses to this include: How can that be? If something is "torn" doesn't it…
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