What is impingement? you ask. Read on to find out. Shoulder Anatomy  The shoulder is a complex structure comprised of tendons, ligaments, muscles, joints and bursa.  The connections between the arm bone (humerus), collar bone (clavicle), shoulder blade (scapula) and the rib cage provide us with a base for an arm that is able to move […]

The ACL, or the Anterior Cruciate Ligament, is an important ligament that functions as a knee stabilizer.  Unfortunately, ACL injuries are very common, with between 100,000 to 200,000 occurring each year. ACL injuries often lead to surgery, an end to a season, and up to a year spent in rehabilitation to safely return to sport. […]

WHAT IS PATELLOFEMORAL PAIN SYNDROME (PFPS)? PFPS is a term used for pain in and around the patella (kneecap). “Patellofemoral pain syndrome” is an umbrella term encompassing a number of conditions, making it inappropriate and useless to offer generic “treatment options for PFPS.”  It is important to seek medical advice to determine as specific a […]

What is Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training? Blood flow restriction training is a technique used to perform exercises with a reduced amount of blood flow to the arm(s) or leg(s).   It is performed using a cuff around the limb to reduce, but not completely occlude, blood flow. The benefit of blood flow restriction training is […]

  Rotator cuff injuries are very common.  Left untreated, injuries to the rotator cuff can cause extreme shoulder pain and loss of motion, making it difficult to perform daily activities like getting dressed, washing your hairs, sleeping, and enjoying your favorite sports and hobbies. The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles attached to […]

The Meniscus Anatomy The knee is a hinged joint made up of your thigh bone (femur) and your shin bone (tibia). The ends of the bones are covered with a smooth surface called articular cartilage (Fig 1). When this surface cartilage wears out it is called arthritis. Fig 1 The meniscus is a C shaped […]

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries are quite common in sports, but what happens after the injury? A majority of ACL injuries occur without contact from another player, but rather with cutting or pivoting activity.  While this type of injury can be devastating, the good news is we have seen patients come back to that same […]

Have your knees been through a lot?  Overuse, surgeries, injections, injuries and more?  Have you had knee pain over months or years? Confused on where to start with your knee pain?  Even if you have you tried physical therapy?  Even if you have not had success without other interventions or physical therapy, give us a […]

If you are looking for sciatica treatment, the information below will help you make a better decision as well as help you avoid unnecessary and expensive healthcare treatment. What is Sciatica and Three Main Causes of Your Pain Sciatica is a general term that describes pain that usually is felt in the lower back and […]

If you are looking for shoulder pain treatment, the information below will help you make a better decision as well as help you avoid unnecessary and expensive healthcare treatment. Seven Common Medical Diagnoses that Cause Shoulder Pain There are seven common diagnoses that cause shoulder pain and usually respond very well to physical therapist directed […]