A Guide To Exploring Alternatives to Knee Replacement
Advancements in physical therapy and alternative treatments offer hope for those seeking alternatives to surgery. In this guide, we'll delve into various non-surgical knee treatments that physical therapy offices can offer to help alleviate knee pain and improve function.
Stepping into Summer: Healthy Footwear Choices for the Season
Before you slip into those stylish flip-flops or strappy sandals, it's important to consider your foot health. Your choice of footwear can significantly impact the health of your feet, so let's explore the most popular and foot-friendly options for the summer season.
The Sport Causing a Bit of a Pickle: How To Avoid Injuries While Playing Pickleball
Avid pickleball athletes now even have their own leagues and teams. It’s the real dill. While such a seemingly innocuous sport, this pickleball playing trend is leading to an uptick in pickleball injuries and visits to the doctor.
Mastering the Back Squat: Part 2
These drills will help you reach a better back squat! They will also help you to prevent injuries commonly associated with back squatting (low back pain, hip/groin pain, anterior knee pain).
ACL Graft Options: Choosing The Graft That Works Best For You
ACL injuries can be tough, so having a good medical team to help you along the way makes a big difference. Part of that process involves choosing which graft to utilize to replace the torn anterior cruciate ligament
Common Injuries in Mixed Martial Arts
MMA is a sport with a high injury rate, with an incidence of 25 injuries per 100 competitive fights. The majority of injuries are to the head and face, followed by the wrist and hand.
Makoplasty vs. Partial Knee Replacement
What is Makoplasty & Partial Knee Replacement? And Are You a Good Candidate?
How to Prevent Running Injuries
The New York City Marathon is coming up! If you’re a runner in training, it’s important to remember the most common running injuries and how to prevent them.
Should I Have A Total Knee Replacement? – Your Guide to Making a Decision, and What to Expect Following Surgery
Nobody wants to have surgery unless it’s absolutely necessary. But how do you know if it’s necessary to have a total knee replacement? No two patients are alike, but I typically ask my patients two questions before we decide that it’s time to visit the orthopedic surgeon:
Meniscus Tears, Arthroscopic Surgery, and Increasing Your Risk for Total Knee Replacement
Meniscus tears are common and seen regularly in physical therapy practices around the country. These injuries are seen with direct contact to the knee or with non-contact, cutting movements.
Healthy Hammies: Part 2
We’ve listed out some of the most commonly prescribed exercises and stretches we use with our patients to help recover from hamstring injuries, and videos on how to do them.