You may have heard of the Achilles heel, but have you heard of Achilles Tendinopathy? Achilles Tendinopathy, also known as Achilles Tendonitis or Achilles tendon pain, is a condition that causes inflammation and pain of the Achilles tendon.

Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, or IASTM, is a manual treatment technique that allows trained manual therapists (including but not limited to physical therapist) to treat soft tissue injuries, tightness and range of motion limitations due to soft tissue restrictions. While this technique has been around for quite some time, it is gaining popularity in rehabilitation settings.

Impingement Syndrome is a common cause of shoulder pain, commonly caused by repetitive use of the shoulder. For this reason it is frequently seen in swimmers and baseball players, but can affect just about anyone.

You may have heard of it before, but what exactly is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar Fasciitis is a condition that causes foot and heel pain when walking and is often worse in the morning. Plantar fasciitis is caused by inflammation of the plantar fascia, which is a thick band connecting your heel to your toes.

Whether you are competing in athletic competitions or walking to and from the subway every day to work, you most likely have at least one point in your life experienced tight hamstrings. Tight hamstrings are not a fun thing to experience. Read more to learn what causes them and how to avoid them.

Is lower back pain or pain that radiates into your hip, buttocks or leg affecting you? It could be Sciatica. Get the details on what Sciatica is exactly, what to look out for and how you can get some relief!

There are ways that you can gain control over your own physical therapy experience and ensure that you return to the activities you care most about—especially if physical therapy is part of your plan.

Running motivation can come in different forms when the finish line isn’t in sight–new running shoes, a new training plan, or even joining a running club. But at its purest, motivation is the human desire to do something; unlocking that desire may be even more difficult than the task itself.

Spine surgery and operations for lower back pain and sciatica are on the rise, but are they really necessary? Read our new blog to find out if surgery can be avoided and what other treatments can be more effective.

January is the month for New Year’s resolutions, quick weight loss tips, extreme diets and major goals. According to the US News & World Report, 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail by February. So what’s the problem? If we enter the new year gung-ho about achieving these goals why do they tend to fail?

If decorating the house with lights and climbing up to the top of the tree sound familiar, you might want to read this blog on the most common holiday injuries and how to avoid them.

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:

If you’ve ever experienced vertigo, you understand how disconcerting and uncomfortable it can be. Vertigo is a symptom that causes you to feel as though everything around you is moving or spinning and is associated with dizziness and spinning. For some people, vertigo makes it hard to complete everyday tasks.

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.

Headaches are not just a nuisance, they can be debilitating. If you’ve never had a serious headache or migraine, count your blessings. For those who have, you know exactly what we mean. Oftentimes headaches are harmless and go away on their own, but when you start to have headaches more often than not, it may be time to check in with a physician.

It’s summer time and the Word Cup has gotten us all excited to play soccer. Doesn’t take much convincing to get you out and onto the field, right? Well, there are a few things you should know first to keep yourself from getting injured.

Cupping is an alternative therapy originating from China that uses cups to create suction on the surface of the skin. This therapy is used to aid in healing and increasing blood flow. Cupping is a helpful treatment for many conditions.

With the iconic Brooklyn Half Marathon just a day away, it’s the perfect time to discuss the best post-race recovery hacks for all you avid runners and marathoners. Running a marathon is no joke, and if you are planning on participating, you’ve likely been preparing for the big day. But have you thought about your post marathon recovery treatment yet?