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Category Archives: Physical Therapy Treatment

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Chronic Ankle Injuries: What Can Be Done?

Injuries/Surgeries, Physical Therapy Treatment, UncategorizedBy bosgbOctober 20, 2012

by David Merson, PT, DPT, ATC You often hear people say, “I rolled my ankle again”, but what does this really mean?  Chronic ankle instability is a common orthopedic condition in which the ankle lacks stability and subsequently goes through an inflammatory process time and time again. The common treatment approach is “Rest, Ice, Compression,…

What a Pain in the Butt !!!

Injuries/Surgeries, Physical Therapy Treatment, UncategorizedBy bosgbOctober 5, 2012

by Erin Looney, DPT The sacroiliac joint (SIJ) is one of those tricky little joints that is too often overlooked in patients that suffer from low back and hip pain.  I see SIJ dysfunction regularly with my patients that complain of back or hip pain. Ok, so what is it?  Each person has a left…

Get Ahead of the Curve: Pediatric Scoliosis

Physical Therapy Treatment, UncategorizedBy bosgbAugust 17, 2012

by Jennifer Mohns, DPT How do I know if my child has scoliosis? Is there physical therapy treatment for children with scoliosis? Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine, creating an “S” or “C” like shape.  Each individuals’ spine naturally curves slightly, but scoliosis is a relatively prominent visual pathology.  Idiopathic scoliosis in the…

The Language of Pain

General Health, Katherine Hartsell PTA, Physical Therapy Treatment, UncategorizedBy bosgbAugust 10, 2012

by Katherine Hartsell, PTA The patients that come to physical therapy all bring unique experiences of pain with them. Many people step through the door hoping to eradicate pain, naturally assuming that the presence of pain is bad and that the absence of pain is good. However, like most things in body, pain is not…

Vertigo: Causes and Treatment

Physical Therapy Treatment, UncategorizedBy bosgbJuly 27, 2012

By Evie Ullman, DPT Do you have vertigo? First of all, it is important to make the distinction between true vertigo, and simply feeling dizzy and lightheaded. We all feel lightheaded from time to time. Common causes of lightheadedness are medication, a sudden drop in blood pressure, stress or anxiety, and dehydration. Lightheadedness can make…

La Fisioterapia Ortopédica

Physical Therapy Treatment, UncategorizedBy bosgbJuly 20, 2012

de Rebecca Lingerfelt, DPT La fisioterapia (o, la terapia física) es una profesión que puede ayudar a mucha gente. En nuestra clínica, tratamos a las personas con las lesiones de los deportes, del trabajo, y de otros pasatiempos y actividades. Tratamos todas las partes del cuerpo, con la más frecuencia las lesiones de la espalda,…

Kinesiotaping: An Introduction to this ‘Magic Tape’

Physical Therapy Treatment, UncategorizedBy bosgbJuly 13, 2012

by Erin Looney, DPT With the Olympics fast approaching, I thought it might be appropriate to touch upon the topic of taping.  Not white, beige or brown tape, but that funky colored (ultra-cool of course) black, blue, and pink tape!  Several years back I remember watching beach volleyball where a couple of the players had…

Does your jaw click or lock when you chew?

Injuries/Surgeries, Physical Therapy Treatment, UncategorizedBy bosgbJune 29, 2012

by Danielle Clark-Fox Ever heard someone say “I have TMJ” and they describe the same jaw pain and dysfunction you have? TMJ stands for Temporomandibular Joint. It’s a very unique joint for the body in that the left and right are totally dependent on each other. The left can’t move without the right and vice…

What Can I do with These Loose Joints?

Physical Therapy Treatment, UncategorizedBy bosgbJune 22, 2012

by Edward Lockwood, DPT Do your joints feel too flexible? Do you have pain in more than one joint? Have you dislocated or subluxed one or more joints? Many people who participate in sports and activities that require a lot of flexibility tend to have an increased risk for too much joint mobility. It is very…

Physical Therapy for Children

Physical Therapy Treatment, UncategorizedBy bosgbMay 25, 2012

by Jennifer Mohns, DPT “Can children participate in physical therapy?” “Would my child who has chronic knee pain benefit from physical therapy?” These are questions that I am asked quite often as an orthopedic physical therapist. My answer is always, YES! Most parents and children do not realize the benefit of physical therapy for the…

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