Low Back Pain Treatment PHYSICAL THERAPY

A Better Understanding of Low Back Pain – LIVE EVERY DAY Approach The low back, or lumbar region, includes an intricate system of bones (vertebrae), intervertebral discs, nerves, ligaments, muscles and joints which work together to support the weight of the upper body. What Causes Low Back Pain? Age-related changes in bone strength, muscular tone…Read More »

October 19, 2014

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