by admin | Nov 12, 2023 | Ankle, Chronic Conditions, Elbow, Hand, Headache, Heel and Foot, Hip, Knee, Low Back, Neck, Pelvic Floor, Shoulder, Thoracic, TMD, Wrist
Home /Wrist How do we track your progress? Patient goals: We define patient-centered goals as what you hope to accomplish from physical therapy. While these are typically activity-specific goals, often patients report they just wish to experience less pain. When this...
by admin | Jan 17, 2023 | Knee
Home /Knee Physical Therapy Treatment for ACL Injury or Tear The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is located in the middle of the knee and connects the thigh bone (Femur) to the shin bone (Tibia) and helps provide stability to the knee joint. Injury to the ACL can...
by admin | Dec 5, 2021 | Knee
Home /Knee When is PT not appropriate for knee pain? In some cases, patients with knee pain will be referred to a different provider. While this is rare, we want to be certain we, as physical therapists, are able to help. Some of the symptoms we look for include:...
by admin | Dec 5, 2021 | Knee
Home /Knee Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is a broad umbrella term for pain in the front of the knee arising from the knee cap. Patients often have pain with squatting, prolonged sitting and with stairs. Clinicians must be able to...
by admin | Dec 5, 2021 | Knee
Home /Knee Knee Ligament Sprain There are four major ligaments in the knee that connect the femur (thighbone) to the tibia (shin bone). They include the following: Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL)...
by admin | Dec 5, 2021 | Knee
Home /Knee Meniscus and Articular Cartilage Lesions There are two menisci in each knee and each play an important role in absorbing force and nourishing the knee. An injury to the meniscus can alter the biomechanics of the knee and result in pain. Meniscus injuries...