Jan 2, 2021 / Guide

Compartment syndrome occurs when there is increased pressure in one of the compartments of the body. It results in deep pain (usually in the leg or arm).

Jan 20, 2016 / Patient Stories

"I was so thrilled that I was given a second chance. I couldn't help but be happy and keep a smile on my face, despite the incredible pain I was enduring."

Jun 21, 2024 / Health Tips

Get tips from physical therapists for how to prevent strains and injury (including low back pain) when caring for a newborn.

Mar 23, 2026 / Guide

Fibularis (or peroneal) tendinopathy is an injury to the tendons on the outside of your lower leg. It causes pain on the outside of the ankle and often affects long-distance runners, basketball players, and dancers. Get the facts on treatment.

Jan 12, 2020 / Guide

A compression fracture in the spine occurs when the vertebrae (small cylinder-shaped bones) that form the spine collapse or break, commonly due to osteoporosis and a fall.

Apr 22, 2012 / Podcast

A panel discussion on how to prevent and manage low back pain with the help of a physical therapist.

Aug 31, 2020 / Guide

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

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.

Aug 19, 2022 / Guide

Patellar instability describes a range of conditions where the kneecap is displaced from its normal position. It is most common in teen female athletes.

Mar 20, 2021 / Guide

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