by Andrew Provost, PT In the world of anatomy, the word capsule is defined as a tough sheath or membrane that encloses something in the body. In the treatment of athletic injuries, the shoulder’s capsule or covering can directly or indirectly be the cause of shoulder pain. When capsular tissue is pinched, it can cause…
by Justin WU, DPT Does cracking my knuckles lead to arthritis? This is a question that has been asked, taught, and sought after for generations. When I was little my parents used to say, “stop cracking your knuckles, it’s bad for you.” Me, being young and obviously obedient, sort of obeyed. But now that I’m…
by Stacy Choquette, PTA Why does my low back hurt if I have an injury in my knee? I have heard this question along with many different versions regularly throughout my years as a PTA. Why do other parts of our bodies become achy or painful when we have an injury in a different location? …
By Edward Lockwood, DPT This is not a super human power, but a common phenomenon due to the changes of pressure inside your joints when there are weather changes. Typically, when there is a weather change that will lead to precipitation, there will be a decrease of atmospheric pressure prior to beginning of precipitation. This can…
By Jennifer Mohns, DPT Does your child complain of heel pain? It is painful to stand or play sports? This condition is actually pretty common in children who participate high impact sports such as soccer, basketball, and volleyball. This pathology is called Sever’s Disease. Sever’s Disease is a bone injury that occurs at the back…
by Andrew Provost, PT A brief discussion on the current findings of hip Osteoarthritis and treatment techniques. (Part #1 in discussion of common hip pathologies) Have you been experiencing pain your hip or pelvic region? Do you have pain in your groin area? Then you may have an underlying hip pathology. Although there are many…
by Evie Ullman, DPT Any Physical Therapist will tell you that if they had a dime for every time a patient asked them this question, they’d be rich. First of all, cracking your joints does not cause damage or lead to arthritis down the road. There is no evidence to support this, so feel free…
by Erin Looney, DPT The sacroiliac joint (SIJ) is one of those tricky little joints that is too often overlooked in patients that suffer from low back and hip pain. I see SIJ dysfunction regularly with my patients that complain of back or hip pain. Ok, so what is it? Each person has a left…
by Katherine Hartsell, PTA The patients that come to physical therapy all bring unique experiences of pain with them. Many people step through the door hoping to eradicate pain, naturally assuming that the presence of pain is bad and that the absence of pain is good. However, like most things in body, pain is not…
by Kelly Barrett, DPT Impingement is one of the most common diagnoses affecting the shoulder joint. We often hear this term, but what exactly is “shoulder impingement?” The joint is made up of three bones called the humerus, the scapula and the clavicle. These bones serve as attachment sites for muscles of the rotator cuff.…