Some estimate that over 80 percent of the population will experience low back pain at some time. Most low back pain is related to musculoskeletal pain or pain relating to the muscles, bone and soft tissue. Examples include muscle strain, osteoarthritis, spinal stenosis, unstable spine and disc involvement. There are certain common complaints related […]
Author: Steve Taylor
PT and Obesity
If you are overweight, a physical therapist can help you: Reduce pain. A designed personalized exercise program can help you safely perform activities with the least amount of pain. Just getting up and getting moving can help relieve pain! Improve cardiovascular fitness. develop a “heart-healthy” aerobic exercise program for you to elevate your body’s metabolism […]
Patella Subluxation
If your patella (or knee cap) dislocates and slides toward the outside of your knee you are experiencing Patella Subluxation. This can be caused from a traumatic event or a congenital defect. You may complain of knee pain or experience the feeling of your knee giving away. You may also have some swelling and tendon […]
Ankle Sprain Grades
You have rolled your ankle and it is painful and swelling. You get it checked out and are told it is a Grade I Ankle Sprain. What does that mean? Ankle sprains are graded as follows: Grade I: Range of motion is decreased but your strength is within normal limits. There is mild swelling and […]
Knee Anatomy/Ligaments
The knee is designed for both stability and mobility. Basically, it is two different joints in one. The femur (upper leg bone) and tibia (lower leg bone) comprise one joint while the femur and patella (knee cap) comprise the second joint. It is connected by various ligaments, tendons and cartilage. There are four main ligaments […]
Exercises
Exercise is an important item in one’s lifestyle. When we think of exercise we usually think of running, walking or working out in a gym. Exercises are used to promote, maintain or develop: Strength Cardiovascular Fitness and Endurance Improved Movement and Flexibility Relaxation Coordination, Balance and Skill. The Body responds to the forces applied to […]
Strength
Strength is a goal that is often sought after when Participating in an Exercise program. You may be trying to develop, maintain or improve your strength through different exercises. Strength is simply the ability of a muscle or group of muscles to produce tension and force in one maximum effort when a specific demand is […]
Peripheral Neuropathy Causes
Peripheral Neuropathy is the failure of the nerves. Our nerves service a particular area of the body to communicate with the brain. Because of this lack of communication, lack of sensation as well as pain can be present. These factors lead to a greater chance of falling. Some common causes of Peripheral Neuropathy include: Diabetes […]
Motion Sickness
The body includes several systems of balance. They are the somatosensory, vision and vestibular. Vision plays an important part in balance. The brain uses information from system to help with body awareness in space and the surrounding environment. Motion sickness is a condition related to the visual system. It is caused by a mismatch of […]
Degenerative Disc Disease Management
Physical Therapy helps treat the underlying factors such as the instability of the intervertebral joints and the associated inflammation. Your physician may recommend prescription medication to provide relief. Once the pain is reduced, specific exercises and specialized physical therapy techniques are utilized to achieve lasting relief. Treatment falls into one of the following three categories: […]