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Physical Therapy Guide to Frailty

Feb 18, 2020 / Guide

Frailty is a syndrome in which a person cannot manage the everyday stress placed on the body.

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 Little League Shoulder (Proximal Humeral Epiphysitis)

Jul 10, 2021 / Guide

Little league shoulder is an overuse injury often seen in young athletes that affects the upper part of the throwing arm, just below the shoulder.

Physical Therapy Guide to Shoulder Bursitis

Aug 30, 2022 / Guide

Shoulder bursitis is a condition that causes pain on the outer side or tip of the shoulder. It can affect people of any age but is more common in those who often thrown, pitch, or swim. It also can be caused by autommune disease, injury, or infection.

Physical Therapy Guide to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Apr 27, 2021 / Guide

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition that causes pain, numbness, and weakness in the wrist and hand. It can affect the use of the entire arm.

Physical Therapy Guide to Knee Pain

Sep 21, 2020 / Guide

Knee pain can result from disease, overuse injury, or trauma. It is a broad topic as many conditions are related to or can cause knee pain.

Physical Therapy Guide to Neck Pain

Jun 20, 2017 / Guide

Neck pain is pain felt in the back of the neck – the upper spine area, just below the head. The pain can extend to the upper back, shoulder, and arm when specific nerves are affected.

Physical Therapy Guide to Patellofemoral Pain

Nov 26, 2019 / Guide

Patellofemoral pain is pain at the front of the knee, under or around the kneecap (patella).

Physical Therapy Guide to Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome)

Oct 31, 2024 / Guide

Shin splints, or medial tibial stress syndrome, is a condition that causes pain on the inside of the shin (the front part of the leg between the knee and ankle). Physical therapists help people with shin splints restore pain-free movement.