Plantar Fasciitis

About Plantar Fasciitis Plantar Fasciitis – the plantar fascia is a long and thin band that originates on the heel. It extends to the surface of the foot. The function is to create tension that adds strong stability to the arch of the foot. When the great toe extends the plantar fascia becomes tightened. This […]
Physical Therapy at Home

Right now, we’re facing unprecedented times. With “social distancing” becoming the norm, each state is facing the difficult decision of whether or not physical therapy is considered “essential.” And, as we all know, “essential” is a loaded term. Nobody would argue that PTs are essential to triaging musculoskeletal injuries and ensuring safe discharge planning—which keeps […]
GRASTON TECHNIQUE

What is Graston and How Does it Work? Graston is the patented & evidence based form of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization. The Graston technique uses stainless steel tools to detect over areas of dysfunction or adhesions in muscles, tendons and ligaments within the body that are thought to limit our range of motion and cause […]
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 […]
Smartphones Can Be a Pain In The Neck

Is My Smartphone Causing My Neck Pain? Within the last few years, more and more patients are arriving at SOS Physio Therapy with complaints of neck pain. These patients with complaints of neck pain are also becoming younger and younger. Typically, neck pain is seen with an increase in age which makes us wonder; why […]
Physical Therapy for Golf

Whether you are an professional golfer or someone who puts on your spikes only a couple of times a year, optimal fitness can improve your performance and prevent golf-related injury. If your body is not running smoothly when the season starts, you will not hit the ball properly which often leads to further injury, poor […]
Retrocalcaneal Bursitis

Retrocalcaneal bursitis is caused by the inflammation or swelling of the retrocalcaneal bursa, which is located between the anterior aspect of the Achilles tendon and the calcaneous bone (heel). Like the Achilles bursa, the retrocalcaneal bursa is located superior to the insertion of the Achilles tendon. A burse is a fluid filled sac that decreases […]
Our Physical Therapists Can Help You Move with Comfort and Ease!

The knee is considered a hinge joint while the hip is a ball-and-socket joint. They are both complex joints with a network of muscles, tendons, ligaments, bone, and cartilage all working together to keep you moving. With this many moving parts, it’s not surprising that as we age or engage in strenuous activity that we […]
Prevention of Back Pain

If you’ve been troubled by a sore back, you’re not alone. Most of the people experience back pain at some point of time, making it the second most common reason for visiting the doctor. It’s easy to have control on your body if you follow basic principles of your body mechanics. Human body is one of the […]
Right foods to eat with Physical Therapy

Physical therapy has proven to be very helpful to heal faster. However, apart from exercises or physical therapy, a good diet will also positively help you with quick and fast recovery. A healthy diet which is free of trans-fats and preservatives, your body, particularly the injured parts, would be able to get the right nutrients […]