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Physical Therapy Guide to Hip Bursitis

Aug 31, 2022 / Guide

Hip bursitis is inflammation of the small fluid-filled sacs (bursae) that provide cushioning between the hip muscles, tendons, and ligaments and the hip bones. Most commonly, bursitis causes pain on the outside of the hip and thigh.

Physical Therapy Guide to Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS or "IT Band Syndrome")

May 20, 2020 / Guide

Iliotibial band syndrome, or ITBS, is one of the most common leg overuse injuries, particularly in endurance sports that causes pain during repetitive activities like running and cycling.

Physical Therapy Guide to Medial Collateral Ligament Injury

Jul 19, 2020 / Guide

The medial collateral ligament, or MCL, can be sprained or torn from a blow to the outer side of the knee when twisting the knee or by a quick direction change while walking or running.

Physical Therapy Guide to Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Injury

Nov 28, 2021 / Guide

A medial patellofemoral ligament, or MPFL, injury is damage to the ligament that stabilizes the knee. They typically occur during a traumatic kneecap dislocation. Physical therapy helps to restore knee strength and function.

Physical Therapy Guide to Osteoarthritis of the Spine

Sep 3, 2018 / Guide

Spine osteoarthritis is a condition that usually occurs with aging and is typically diagnosed after age 50.

Physical Therapy Guide to Pes Anserine Bursitis

Oct 27, 2025 / Guide

Pes anserine bursitis causes pain on the inside of the knee and lower leg. This guide explains symptoms, causes, and how physical therapy helps relieve pain and improve movement.

Physical Therapy Guide to Rheumatoid Arthritis

Jan 5, 2020 / Guide

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease that often results in pain and inflammation in joints on both sides of the body. It can become disabling.

Physical Therapy Guide to Rotator Cuff Tendinitis

Dec 21, 2018 / Guide

Rotator cuff tendinitis occurs when the tendon connected to the rotator cuff muscles becomes inflamed, irritated, and causes pain, most commonly in people over 40 years.

Physical Therapy Guide to Snapping Scapula Syndrome

Apr 13, 2020 / Guide

Snapping scapula syndrome is a condition that involves popping, grating, grinding, or "snapping" of bones and tissue in the shoulder blade area when lifting and moving the arm.

Physical Therapy Guide to Turf Toe

Feb 22, 2021 / Guide

Turf toe is the name for a sprain of the metatarsophalangeal, or MTP, joint where the big toe meets the foot. The injury occurs when the big toe is forced back toward the top of the foot past its normal range of motion.