Rolled Ankle Many of us have experienced or will experience rolling our ankle inwards at some point in our lives. This is called a lateral ankle sprain and is a very common injury especially among younger athletes. In fact, there are approximately 2 million ankle sprains each year.1 Despite this occurring so frequently, only 50% ofContinue reading “Ankle Sprains”
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Heel Pain
You might be excited to start a regimen of a daily run, bike ride, or walk. But then, over the first few weeks, you develop pain on the bottom of your heel. When motivation has finally gotten you off the couch and into your workout shoes, this small area at the bottom of your footContinue reading “Heel Pain”
Physical Therapy for Headaches
Physical therapy could be an option for you if you are someone who suffers from headaches. Research has shown that the presence of neck pain in those with headaches is as high as 68.4%.1 There is also a higher chance of suffering from myofascial tenderness, which is a condition treatable by Physical Therapists.
Shoulder Injuries
There are many different shoulder injuries that can impact your everyday life. Could it be a rotator cuff injury, frozen shoulder, shoulder impingement, or neck injury?
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome can present with numbness and tingling along the ring and little finger; inner elbow pain; loss of coordination or clumsiness in the hand and fingers; may have non-painful snapping or popping in the elbow with active and passive motion at the elbow.
Tendonitis vs Tendonosis
The treatment for tendonitis vs tendinosis varies greatly. It is the job of Your Physical Therapy to determine the best treatment route, work strategies, and progression in order to resolve your issue. This may include work and daily activity modifications, manual therapy, and gradual strengthening.
IT Band Syndrome
The pain on the outside of your knee could be related to Iliotibial Band/Friction Syndrome (ITBS). Roughly 15% of knee injuries in bicyclists and 10% of running-related injuries are related to Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS).