Collies Fracture

Colles Fracture is a complete fracture of the radius bone in the forearm that breaks and not the carpal bones of the wrist. It is also known as a broken wrist, a distal radius fracture, transverse wrist fracture, or a dinner-fork deformity of the wrist. The colles fracture is one of the most common and […]
Nerve Entrapment

A nerve entrapment is caused when a peripheral nerve losses mobility, flexibility, or becomes compressed through repetitive activities or trapped by acute injuries, causing swelling. A nerve entrapment can cause neurogenic/neuropathic pain that may be chronic or acute in nature. To properly diagnose a nerve entrapment, it is important to know the neural pathways and areas […]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome is essentially compression of the median nerve in the wrist. There is a narrow space in the wrist (Carpal Tunnel) where the median nerve and nine tendons pass from the forearm to bones in the hand. The median nerve provides sensation (ability to feel) to your long […]
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 […]