Are you having numbness, tingling or weakness in your arms or legs? This is often caused by nerve compression at the joints of the spine. By using hands-on manual therapeutic techniques, the quality of motion at these joints can be improved to limit nerve compression and reduce symptoms. Anatomy of the Spine The spinal cord
At Respire Physical Therapy, our one-on-one treatment sessions allow for both exercise-based therapy as well as hands-on treatment; also referred to as manual therapy. There are many manual therapy techniques that can be employed to reduce pain and improve function. Joint mobilization is one tool used by physical therapists to improve the motion of a
Many people experience foot or ankle pain when walking or performing recreational exercise. In some cases, this can be due to excessive pronation of the foot and ankle. What is Pronation? During weight bearing activities, the foot and ankle must be able to appropriately accept the weight of the body as it is shifted over
What is a Sprain? A sprain refers to damage that occurs to ligaments. Ligaments are tissue structures that connect bone to bone and provide support to a joint. A sprain can be classified by the degree of damage to the ligament. This can range from Grade 1, which is a slight overstretching of the tissue,
The ankle joint is called a “hinged synovial joint” which is formed by the talus, tibia, and fibula bones. The ankle joint is important during walking because it is the first point of contact and absorbs weight bearing force during gait. There are 6 isolated movements of the ankle joint and this article will display
The Achilles tendon is a thick band of tissue that runs along the back of the lower leg to connect your calf muscles (the gastrocnemius and soleus) to the heel bone. The primary action of these muscles is to plantarflex the foot, meaning bring the foot and toes down towards the ground. When these muscles
Have you ever twisted your ankle when changing direction while running, landing awkwardly after jumping, or even just simply stepping onto an uneven surface? Ankle sprains are very common injuries, and although athletes are at increased risk for ankle sprain compared to the general population, they can happen during your regular everyday activities. If you
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of foot pain, with 10% of people experiencing the condition at some point in their life. The plantar fascia is a thick connective tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot to support the arch of the foot. When the tissue becomes inflamed due to
Have you heard of peroneal tendinopathy before? It is an ankle condition/injury that is commonly seen in athletes, but particularly in runners because of the repeated ankle motion required in the sport. Typically, peroneal tendinopathy doesn’t occur suddenly or as the result of a single event, but instead it gradually progresses over a period of
