Turf toe is a sprain in the big toe of the foot. Anatomy of the Big Toe Specifically, Turf toe is the sprain of the ligaments of the metatarsophalangeal joint of the 1st toe. The big toe has 2 joints whereas the other toes have 3. The joint I am speaking of is the first one […]
Shin splints or medial tibial stress syndrome is a common injury in runners and other athletes. I see it in all ages of people, however most often in the younger population. What is shin splints? Pain in the inner part of the lower leg. The muscles on this part of your leg become inflamed leading […]
Blood flow restriction (BFR) is a useful tool to help with strengthening at lower intensity. BFR is used for working out and for rehabilitation purposes. I will use is more specifically following certain surgeries and will be writing more about the rehabilitation aspect of the BFR. What is BFR With BFR training, blood still comes […]
Plantar Fasciitis is a common injury to the foot. The research to treat this condition has changed a lot over the years. I do not particularly like treating this condition because outdated research is still out there. Patients still want to be treated with the “easy” things that will not help in the long run. […]
The Total Shoulder Replacement (TSA) is the least common joint replacement surgery I see in the clinic (other than ankle replacement, I will not do a post on this because I have never treated it). The shoulder replacement is also newer to the surgery game. But has become frequently performed in the last few years. […]
Hip replacements are the second most common joint replacement surgery that I see in the clinic. This is known to be the replacement surgery that is the easiest to rehab from. This is because the hip is a more stable joint due to the bony structures. In my experience, patients are usually better within 8 […]
Knee replacements are a very common orthopedic surgery happening today. Most days of the week patients are having this surgery done. Compared to Hip and shoulder replacements, I see this one more often. On average a person is usually finished with PT after about 12 weeks following knee replacement surgery. I have seen this as […]
I will be the first one to admit, I have pet peeves that drive me crazy. And, like in many professions, PTs get people who say or do things that drive us crazy. I want to go through some of mine so people will understand why we do not like it and what else can […]
The piriformis muscle is a pear-shaped muscle in the gluteal region. It has several implications in injuries of the body. I will usually include the piriformis muscle when strengthening and stretching the gluteal muscles because of the location. The piriformis muscle starts at the sacrum and ends on the femur. It assists with external rotation […]
Balance is a common problem seen in physical therapy. There are even some PT’s who specialize in Balance PT specifically. Balance problems can be caused by many types of issues: Age Stroke Leg surgery Generalized weakness Diabetes Parkinson’s Disease Balance exercises will usually be to improve proprioception in the legs. Proprioception is your body’s ability […]