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Physical Therapy Guide to Acromioclavicular Joint Injuries

Mar 20, 2021 / Guide

An acromioclavicular, or AC, joint injury is an injury to the top of the shoulder. It occurs most commonly in people younger than 35.

Physical Therapy Guide to Knee Bursitis

Jan 22, 2022 / Guide

Knee bursitis occurs when one or more of the fluid-filled sacs in the knee become damaged, irritated, or inflamed. Physical therapists help people with knee bursitis reduce pain, swelling, stiffness, and weakness in the knee or leg.

Physical Therapy Guide to Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis

Jun 11, 2021 / Guide

Slipped capital femoral epiphysis is the most common hip disorder seen in children aged 12 to 16 years. It involves the long bone of the thigh, the ball of the hip joint, and the nearby growth plate and causes pain and trouble walking.

Physical Therapy Guide to Knee Osteoarthritis

Sep 18, 2022 / Guide

Knee osteoarthritis is a condition that results from degenerative changes to the cartilage between the bones of the knee joint. Physical therapists help people with knee OA to reduce pain and improve mobility.

Motivated by Physical Therapy Experience, Woman Is Inspired to Give Back

Mar 21, 2019 / Podcast

For decades Colleen Rapp blazed a trail as a woman press operator at the Denver Post. Chronic pain and shoulder surgery, led her to physical therapy, which transformed her entire lifestyle.

Success Story: Physical Therapist Collaborates With Surgeon to Solve Hip Impingement Diagnosis

Jun 29, 2017 / Podcast

The pain that Annie Karp felt in her hip wasn't intense, but it was unrelenting. She had no success with treatment, until a physical therapist asked: "Are you a dancer?"

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 Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injury

Aug 31, 2020 / Guide

Posterior cruciate ligament, or PCL, injury occurs when one of the ligaments on the inside of the knee gets overstretched.

Physical Therapy Guide to Peroneal Tendinopathy

Dec 16, 2019 / Guide

Peroneal tendinopathy is an injury to the tendons of the foot and/or ankle. It often affects athletes like long-distance runners, basketball players, and dancers.

Physical Therapy Guide to Jaw Fracture (Temporomandibular Joint Fracture)

Sep 27, 2024 / Guide

Temporomandibular joint, or TMJ, fracture (jaw fracture) is the second most common fracture to the bones of the face. It can cause pain and jaw stiffness that can benefit from physical therapy.