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Tendonitis vs. Tendinosis: How to Treat
Tendon pain can be confusing and frustrating, especially when you’re trying to understand a diagnosis or are doing research online. Two terms commonly thrown around are "tendonitis" (or “tendinitis”) and "tendinosis." While they sound similar, they refer to different...
What is IASTM?
When most people think of physical therapy, they often picture a post-surgery rehabilitation process with weekly appointments where you stretch and push your healing limbs to the limit. But physical therapy offers so much more. Because of our specialists’ unique...
Why Do I Feel Pain When Bending and Straightening my Elbow?
Elbow pain can feel like a minor inconvenience, but when tasks like carrying groceries, typing on a keyboard, or even brushing your teeth become uncomfortable, it can have a real impact on your daily life. Whether it's a dull ache or a sharp jolt of pain, that nagging...
Does Physical Therapy Help With Parkinson’s Disease?
Facing a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease can feel overwhelming for patients and their caregivers alike. The effects of the disease will almost certainly impact daily life, making once-simple activities feel daunting. But there’s hope for living well with the disease....
What Is This Sharp Pain in My Hip?
Our hips support much of the body’s movement and balance, so when something is “off” in this area, it can significantly disrupt daily life. Fortunately, even if you’ve been dealing with this kind of pain on and off for weeks or years, our physical therapists can help...
6 common injuries in hockey that can be prevented
Hockey is notorious for being a high-impact sport. Gliding across the ice on skates, players can reach high speeds very quickly. The maneuvers it takes to come to a stop are enough to pull a muscle, and hitting the boards or other players can result in traumatic...
Severe lower back pain: Causes and treatments
Lower back pain is the single leading cause of disability worldwide. Most people will experience it at least once in their life, and there are many possible causes. Fortunately, there’s a lot of hope for relief. Rehabilitation therapies have more potential to improve...
9 physical therapy exercises that can improve neck pain
Neck pain is a common complaint that can affect people of all ages and backgrounds. It can be caused by poor posture, muscle strain, injuries or underlying medical conditions. Occasionally, neck pain can extend into the shoulders. Neck and shoulder pain can have a...
Is cracking your neck bad for you? 7 things to know about neck cracking
You’ve probably cracked your neck many times throughout your life. While some people do it purposefully to help neck pain, others may do it by accident while turning in a certain direction. Regardless of how it occurs, neck cracking is bound to happen. But is it bad...
Can physical therapy exercises improve bursitis in the hips?
When your hips are in pain, every movement can make you wince. There are many potential causes for hip pain, such as muscle stiffness or lying down on your side for an extended period of time. But there’s also a type of inflammation that can cause hip pain and limited...
7 top physical therapy exercises that can improve your posture
Your posture likely isn’t something that you think about on a daily basis. But it’s important to take note of when your neck is overextended or your shoulders are slouched, because poor posture can lead to issues in the future. It can feel like posture is difficult to...
5 possible causes of shin and ankle pain after a knee replacement
When you have persistent or worsening knee pain, it’s possible that you may undergo surgery. Knee replacements have become one of the most common types of surgical procedures, with more than 750,000 occurring every year in the U.S. But the pain doesn’t immediately...
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