Orthopedic Functional Rehabilitation Enables pre-surgery conditioning with significantly reduced pain (prehab) Expands the concept “Weight Bearing As Tolerated” from 20% of body weight to 100% in 1% increments, so patients can specify exactly where exercise becomes pain free and progress can be easily tracked and charted. Provides precise early partial weight-bearing following
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May 23, 2012
Bursitis
Bursae are small sacs of fluid which lubricate and cushion the areas where bone, muscle, and tendons meet. Healthy bursae allow for smooth movement of the joints. An inflamed bursa will cause a dull pain, with some tenderness and stiffness around the affected area; especially the morning after the physical activity which
May 23, 2012
Shoulder Labral Tear
The labrum is a cartilaginous extension of the shoulder socket that gives the joint more stability and an incredibly wide range of motion. The labrum can be susceptible to tearing due to trauma or it can be prone to fraying as it becomes brittle with age. Common symptoms of a labral tear
May 13, 2011
Sports Physical Therapy
Sports medicine (also referred to as Athletic Training) and physical therapy are often used interchangeably. However, the two aren’t exactly the same. Athletic training, unlike physical therapy, deals solely with injury prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation specific to the athletic population. Where as, the clients with which physical therapy serves encompasses more than
May 6, 2011
Uses of Physical Therapy in Sports
Physical Therapists are often used as first responders on the sidelines of team sports. We can quickly help address acute injuries to decrease the severity of the injuries sustained on the field. Physical therapy was originally intended to help surgery patients and those suffering from diseases and disorders that affect the muscle