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ARTICLESPost-Operative Knee Replacement – Case Report History: The patient presented to outpatient physical therapy three days following a left total knee arthroplasty (TKA). At the time of evaluation, the patient had a surgical dressing over the incision, which was...

ARTICLESPost-op from a Hip Replacement - Case Report History: The patient is a 71-year-old female presenting to outpatient physical therapy following a left total hip replacement (THR). She has a medical history significant for a prior left total knee replacement,...

ARTICLESPhysical Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects the central nervous system by reducing dopamine production in the brain. It is the second most common neurodegenerative disease after...

ARTICLESParkinson’s Case - Case Report History: Patient was a 69 year old male, who had been given a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease approximately 4 years ago. He reports his initial symptom was tremors in his right hand, and later noticed some unsteadiness in his...

ARTICLESRotator Cuff Tear - Case Report History: The patient reported the sudden onset of left-sided neck pain approximately two weeks prior, with no identifiable mechanism of injury. She initially consulted her primary care physician and was prescribed a course of...

ARTICLESNeck Pain- Case Report History: The patient presented with left-sided neck pain radiating to the left shoulder. She has a long-standing history of pain management due to chronic migraines and daily headaches, ongoing for several years. Previous interventions...

ARTICLESLow Back Pain – Case Report (1) – (Radiculopathy, Extension Bias) History: The patient presented with left-sided sciatica that began a couple of weeks ago. He reported a similar episode 2-3 years prior, which resolved with the use of a tennis ball and trigger...

ARTICLESPre-Surgical Physical Therapy in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Replacement Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) is the preferred treatment for patients with end-stage knee osteoarthritis (OA), inflammatory arthritis, or osteonecrosis when pain and functional...

ARTICLESCan You Be Too Old for Pelvic Floor Physical and Occupational Therapy? Many patients arrive at their first pelvic floor therapy evaluation feeling skeptical that their urinary incontinence symptoms can improve. For some, leakage with sneezing or coughing has...

ARTICLESPain Neuroscience Education Constipation in children is very common—research shows that about 1 in 20 pediatrician visits relate to constipation. It often begins around major life transitions, such as starting solid foods, potty training, or beginning school....

ARTICLESPain Neuroscience Education Pain neuroscience education (PNE) helps individuals in pain understand the underlying neurobiology and neurophysiology behind their pain experience. This education has been shown to reduce self-reported pain, decrease disability,...

ARTICLESSpecial Considerations for Physical Therapy Treatment of Common Soccer Injuries Optimum return from any sports injury doesn’t mean returning as quickly as possible. An athlete who goes back to sport without restoring functional stability faces a higher risk of...

ARTICLESBedside Manner: How We Strive for Excellent Patient-Provider Relationships When seeking medical care, it’s important to find a provider you trust and feel comfortable with. A strong patient-provider relationship not only makes the treatment process more...

Pickleball is a fun and fast-growing sport that blends elements of tennis and ping pong. It’s designed to be low-impact, easy to learn, and accessible to people of all ages and skill levels. But like any sport, pickleball does come with a risk of injury. Fortunately, there are many tips and exercises that can help prepare your body for play and potentially prevent injuries from occurring.

Migraine is the second most disabling chronic disorder in the world. Approximately 55% of migraine patients experience vestibular symptoms at one time or another. Vestibular migraine is one of the most common neurological causes of vertigo among adults. It typically affects women in their 40s, especially those with a previous history of migraine headache. 

Peripheral Neuropathy is a condition that affects the nerves in your body. It can be classified by the number of nerves affected, the type of nerve cells affected and the process affecting the nerves.

Pickleball was invented in 1965 as a backyard game for children on Bainbridge Island, Washington. Players use paddles to hit a plastic ball with holes over a net.

Gout is a painful form of arthritis. When your body has extra uric acid, sharp crystals can form in your joints (commonly your big toe). Flare-ups of symptoms like pain and swelling come and go in periods called gout attacks. Treatment is usually a combination of symptom management and changing your diet.

Physical Therapists are well trained to recognize red flags throughout their evaluation. Red flags are signs and symptoms that raise suspicion of serious spinal pathology. These may come up in discussion of history or during examination.