Acute Tennis Elbow

Acute Tennis Elbow is an injury to the muscles that extend the wrist and fingers. The site of injury is typically the lateral epicondyle, a bony bump on the outside of the elbow where these muscles attach. Tennis Elbow symptoms that have lasted more than 6 weeks are considered to be sub-acute and beyond three […]
Pelvic pain in pregnancy

Pregnancy is a new and amazing experience. But how do you know the additional body pains you are feeling are normal or if they are more than the usual aches and pains? Pelvic girdle pain (PGP) in pregnancy occurs in about 20% of women and can happen at any stage of pregnancy. It might involve […]
Physical therapy post Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) surgery

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) An ACL injury is the tearing of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) — one of the four ligaments in the knee that provides stabilization for the knee joint. ACL injuries are common knee injury that most commonly occur during sports that involve sudden stops, jumping or changes in direction — such as […]
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)

Lateral epicondylitis or Tennis Elbow is a painful condition that happens when tendons in our elbow are overloaded, generally by repetitive motions of the arm and wrist. Despite its name, players aren’t the only people who develop tennis elbow. Person whose routine work feature the types of motions that can lead to tennis elbow include […]
Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer’s Elbow)

What is Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer’s Elbow)? Medial epicondylitis is commonly known as golfer’s elbow, baseball elbow, suitcase elbow, or forehand tennis elbow. Golfer’s Elbow is characterized by pain from the elbow to the wrist on the inside (medial side) of the elbow. Medial epicondylitis (Golfer’s Elbow) occurs when the tendons on the inside of the forearm become […]
How can physical therapy help?

What Methods Do Physical Therapists Use? Practice and teaching of functional developmental and mobility skills Therapeutic exercise for strengthening, joint mobility & endurance, Co-ordination activities Balance activities Support for recreation & leisure Adaptation of daily care routine activities Use of assistive technology Home activity recommendations Flexibility exercises to increase range of motion Who can […]
Vestibular Disorder

What is a Vestibular Disorder? The vestibular system includes the parts of the inner ear and brain which helps in keeping balance when you get out of bed or walk over rough ground. If a disease or injury damages these processing areas, one can have a vestibular disorder. Vestibular disorders can also be worsened by […]
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

What is Multiple Sclerosis (MS)? Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a potentially disabling disease that causes demyelination of the brain, spinal cord (central nervous system) and the optic nerves in your eyes which can cause problems with balance, vision, muscle control, and other basic body functions. Multiple sclerosis (MS) happens when your immune system attacks called myelin (a […]
Parkinson’s disease

Overview Parkinson’s disease is a progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement of the person which includes how they speak and write. Parkinson’s disease symptoms start gradually, sometimes starting with ever-so-slight tremor in just one hand. These tremors are common, but the disorder commonly causes stiffness or slowing of movement, the muscles of a person […]
Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis, also known as “wear and tear” arthritis, is the most common form of arthritis that affects joints and literally means inflammation of a joint. It occurs when the protective cartilage on the ends of your bones wears down over time; this cartilage provides a cushion and; thus, plays an important role in dissipating load […]