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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Shoulder Dislocation

Overview Shoulder dislocation is a common injury in which your upper arm bone pops out of the cup-shaped socket that’s part of your shoulder blade. The shoulder is the body’s most mobile joint, which makes it susceptible to dislocation with dislocations commonly occurring in a forward and/ or downward direction. Shoulder dislocation can be partial, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Meniscus Lesion

What is a Meniscus lesion? Meniscal lesions are among the most common knee disorders encountered by the practicing orthopaedic surgeon, knee meniscus is a fibrocartilage that separates thigh bone from your shin bone in the knee joint there are two unique half-moon-shaped or kidney shape pieces of cartilage called menisci that lie firmly on the shin […]
Vertigo

What is vertigo? Vertigo is not a disease; it is only a symptom of a disorder, rather than a condition itself. It’s the false sensation that involves sense of motion, spinning or feeling of imbalance. One can feel dizziness, imbalance, light-headedness typically the imbalance is related to nausea, vomiting or unsteadiness on walking which can […]
Low Back Pain Physical Therapy

Low Back Pain Low back pain is one of the most common pains that cause patients to seek physical therapy treatment. Low back pain physical therapy has the power to reduce pain and restore mobility. Area behind the belly from the rib cage to the pelvis is the low back which is also called the […]