Lateral Ankle Sprains and Physical Therapy
Lateral Ankle Sprains and Physical Therapy An ankle sprain can be defined as a partial or complete tear of the ligaments that support the structure of the ankle. Ankle sprains may be caused by falling, sudden...
Sports Related Concussion (SRC)
WHAT ARE SPORTS RELATED CONCUSSION (SRC) SRC may be caused by either a direct blow to the head, face, or neck with an impulsive force transmitted to the head. It may result in neuropathological changes and...
Sports Related Concussion
Concussion in sports has become much more recognized, due in part to the media spotlight. In 2016 the Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported 3.8 million concussions which equates to over 10,000 concussions daily. Many...
Return to Sport (RTS) For An ACL Athlete
RETURN TO SPORT (RTS) FOR AN ACL ATHLETE Recently, a lot of attention has been paid to re-injury and return to sport following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). Unfortunately the results continue to be less than...
Prevention of Overuse Injuries – Athlete Version
WHAT IS AN OVERUSE INJURY There are basically two types of injuries: Acute injuries and overuse injuries. Acute injuries are usually the result of a single, traumatic event (macro-trauma). Common examples include wrist fractures, ankle sprains,...
Hip Abduction Lag Sign – Differentiating Between Bursitis, Tendonosis and Sciatica
BELOW IS A RECENT UPDATE REGARDING HIP PAIN. IT IS A CONGLOMERATE OF MEDICAL TERMS TO BASICALLY RELATE THAT HIP PAIN CAN COME FROM MANY SOURCES. IT CAN COME FROM THE LOW BACK, HIP ARTHRITIS, BURSITIS, NECROSIS OR...
Mechanical Therapy (MDT)
What makes it so effective in the spine also makes it powerful in the peripheral joints. WHAT IS MDT? MDT represents the phrase “mechanical diagnosis and treatment” and is often found in orthopedic physical medicine literature. MDT...