Blog

When there is a direct impact to the knee (as commonly seen in sports injuries), the knee joint can twist or stretch beyond its normal capacity causing ligament tears (or sprains), muscle tears (or strains), or cartilage injuries. Inflammation of protective cushioning in the knee joint (meniscus), or fluid-filled sacs…

The Role of Physical Therapy in Knee Injuries

It’s well known that nutrients in certain foods can boost immunity, improve heart health, and promote well-being. However, did you know that nutrition can play a role in bone and joint health as well? Joints serve an important function in the human body. Movement at the joints allows you to…

Keep Your Joints Healthy

It’s important to be physically active and avoid injuries at the same time. This is especially important for a ‘weekend warrior’. If you are sedentary, it’s extremely important to plan ahead in order to avoid exercise-related injuries. After all, the human body cannot go from ‘inactive’ mode to ‘weekend warrior’…

How to Enjoy the Weekend & Survive Without the Injuries

Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition that restricts mobility in the affected arm. A healthy shoulder joint has a greater range of motion than any other joint in the human body. In this condition, the capsule around the shoulder joint becomes inflamed, scarred, thickened, or contracted,…

What is Adhesive Capsulitis?

For many people, getting a good night’s sleep could be as easy as changing their pillow and mattress. Anyone who spends the night tossing, and turning, and wakes with aches and pains would benefit from a consultation with a physical therapist. What many individuals don’t know is that sleeping on…

Physical Therapy Tips on How to Sleep Better with the ...

For many people, getting a good night’s sleep could be as easy as changing their pillow and mattress. Anyone who spends the night tossing and turning and wakes with aches and pains would benefit from a consultation with a physical therapist. What many individuals don’t know is that sleeping on…

Physical Therapy Tips on How to Sleep Better with the ...

Most people who suffer from diabetes are affected by type 2 diabetes. Diabetes occurs when your body either ignores insulin or your pancreas won’t create enough insulin. This can trigger multiple health problems. The onset of type 2 diabetes can be delayed, possibly even prevented, with a healthy lifestyle. If…

Protect Your Nerves from Diabetes

The shoulder is one of the most flexible joints in the human body. We can move our shoulders in directions like no other joint. Owing to its flexibility, we can do things like paint a ceiling or pitch a baseball. This flexibility comes at the price of stability. Since the…

Don’t Let Shoulder Pain Stop You!

Low back pain is often chronic, and it may affect your daily routine. Strain or injury to the muscles, discs, and ligaments are the most common causes of lower back pain. Certain activities such as moving furniture, lifting heavy boxes, and gardening can all lead to pain and/or injury to…

Understanding Lower Back Pain

The Benefits of Physical Therapy Physical therapy isn’t just for people who have sustained a major injury. It’s beneficial for anyone who has been injured, has a chronic illness or disease, needs rehabilitation, or has difficulty with mobility. Physical therapists assist people with developmental disabilities, neurological conditions, and those with…

Who Can Benefit from Physical Therapy and How Can it ...

The ligaments surrounding the ankle are surprisingly fragile. A seemingly harmless motion has the potential to cause serious sprains. Ankle ligaments are elastic structures that hold the ankle joint together to prevent (or minimize) excessive twisting and turning that can lead to injury. These ligaments are able to stretch slightly…

Ankle Sprains: What You Need to Know

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. It is an irritation or inflammation of the plantar fascia – the structure that runs from the heel to the ball of the foot. This is a strong, dense strip of tissue that supports the arch of the…

Treat Heel Pain with Physical Therapy