What are Shin Splints? Medically referred to as “Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome,” shin splints are a common overuse injury that commonly affect athletes and military personnel. This condition results in shin and lower leg pain that can limit one’s ability to engage in exercise and ambulatory activities of daily living. What Causes This Condition? With
Shoulder impingement syndrome (SIS) is a common condition that affects many people, particularly athletes and those who use their arms for repetitive motions, such as painters, carpenters, and office workers. The condition occurs when the rotator cuff tendons in the shoulder become compressed or pinched between the bones of the shoulder joint. This can cause
Osteophytes, also known as bone spurs, are a common condition that can cause pain and discomfort for many people. For some, this can create significant difficulty or pain when performing activities of daily living. In this blog post, we’ll explore what osteophytes are and how physical therapy can help those suffering from this condition. What
What Do The Statistics Say? A recent study examined 201 articles analyzing the average length of recovery period after ACL surgery. The study found that on average, patients who had ACL surgery were able to return to running in 12 weeks (Rambaud, 2018). However, just because they began running, does not mean they were cleared
Numbness and tingling into the arm and hand is an abnormal symptom that can be the result of compression of several structures. Most frequently, it is due to compression of nerves as they travel from the cervical spine into the upper extremities. Along this pathway, there are several areas in which nerve entrapment frequently occurs.
Overuse injuries frequently occur at major joints and can significantly limit a person’s ability to engage in recreational or leisure activities. One example of these types of injuries is “Golfer’s Elbow.” Also known as medial epicondylitis, this injury causes pain on the inner aspect of the elbow, often as the result of repetitive movements involving
What is Scoliosis? Scoliosis is defined as a lateral curvature of the spine. The spine has normal forward and backward curvatures, however a curvature toward the side can give rise to pain, difficulty breathing, weakness, and more. There are different levels of severity of scoliosis. In the more mild cases, there is no need for
Building muscular strength can be done in a variety of ways. Generally, the load applied to a muscle should be challenging enough to promote cellular changes in the muscle itself. This concept, along with adequate rest, is foundational to increasing the amount of force a muscle can generate. Concentric vs Eccentric A muscle can generate
Jumper’s Knee Jumper’s knee is a commonly experienced injury in adolescent athletes and young adults who participate in activities such as basketball, volleyball, skiing, or other activities that require repetitive jumping. Jumper’s knee is also referred to as patellar tendinopathy. This is due to the repetitive microtearing of the patellar tendon that occurs with jumping.
