Sep 9, 2023 / Guide

Degenerative disk disease is a natural part of aging, like getting gray hair. It is not always painful, but can be one cause of back and neck pain. Physical therapy is an effective treatment option.

Jun 24, 2019 / Guide

Hip labral tears occur when the labrum, a band of cartilage surrounding the hip joint, is injured from repetitive stress to the hip joint, a fall, or a car accident.

Mar 20, 2021 / Guide

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

Aug 5, 2024 / Guide

A pelvic fracture is a crack or break in one or more bones in the pelvis. Physical therapy can help reduce pain and improve function by restoring strength, mobility, and balance.

Dec 9, 2018 / Guide

Peripheral neuropathy is a condition affecting the body's nerves that results in various symptoms, including pain, changes in sensation, and altered muscle activity.

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.

Apr 8, 2018 / Guide

Snapping hip syndrome refers to a snapping or popping feeling that occurs in the hip's side, front, or back (the sit bone) when forcefully lifting, lowering, or swinging the leg.

Nov 26, 2019 / Guide

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive condition in which damaged brain cells affect how a person speaks, thinks, moves, and interacts with other people.

Feb 13, 2023 / Guide

Ankle sprains occur when the foot twists or turns beyond its normal range of motion, causing the ankle ligaments to overstretch or tear.

Sep 10, 2020 / Guide

Diastasis rectus abdominis is the separation of the left and right sides of the outermost abdominal (stomach) muscle.