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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…