Foot Pain: We’re the best at LIVE EVERY DAY

Foot Pain: If there’s something we’re the best at LIVE EVERY DAY               The Foot and Ankle The foot is often considered a mobile adaptor, beginning when the foot hits the ground, and then changes to a rigid lever, as the push off phase begins. While the static structures…Read More »

Hip Joint Hip Replacement Treatment Physical Therapy

Hip Treatment – Physical Therapy LIVE EVERY DAY, Do I need a hip replacement? The Hip The hip joint’s primary responsibility is to support your body weight when you are engaged in dynamic movements and when you are standing still. In fact, the hip joints are the key components in your ability to retain balance….Read More »

January 11, 2015

Physical Therapy role in the presence of knee/hip arthritis?

Physical Therapy role in the presence of knee/hip arthritis? Arthritis versus Arthrosis Arthritis is a term used to describe an inflammatory condition involving one or more joints throughout the body. It is often accompanied by pain, swelling and warmth in the involved joint(s). Arthrosis is a term which describes a non-inflammatory degenerative condition associated with…Read More »

October 12, 2014

Chronic Ankle Instability – ‘my ankle hurts – what helps?’

Chronic Ankle Instability – ‘my ankle hurts – what helps?’ We’ve all done it.  A quick step, a sudden crack in the sidewalk, landing from a basketball rebound, or tripping over a teenagers shirt left on the stairs.  The dreaded ankle sprain. Big census data collections tell us these simple and often innocuous injuries are…Read More »

September 28, 2014