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Physical Therapy Guide to Osteochondritis Dissecans

Mar 20, 2021 / Guide

Osteochondritis dissecans, or OCD, is a condition that involves damage within a joint.

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 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.

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 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.

What Is Clinical Electrophysiology in Physical Therapy?

Jul 24, 2024 / Article

Physical therapists who are clinical electrophysiology specialists have additional skills and expertise to provide diagnostic services using electromyography (EMG) tests and nerve conduction studies. Learn how their skills can help you get the right treatment.

Professor Goes From Physical Therapy Skeptic to Believer

Jul 29, 2021 / Patient Stories

"I wouldn't hesitate to seek out the assistance of skilled physical therapists in the future."

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 Helps Teenager Return to School and Life

Jul 29, 2021 / Patient Stories

"Physical therapy was the thing that helped me the most."

Choosing Physical Therapy for Tennis Elbow Outperforms Steroid Injections and Is Cost-Effective

Sep 19, 2023 / Did You Know?

Patients and referring providers have another reason to choose or recommend physical therapy to treat tennis elbow according to a report by the American Physical Therapy Association.