Blogs

Statistics tells us that about 80% of you have had or will have an episode of low back pain. Hopefully, you are one of those individuals in which your back pain was not severe and resolved quickly. There are a few key facts that you should know if you or someone you know is experiencing […]

A simple thing can change your life, like tripping on a rug or slipping on a wet spot on the kitchen floor. If you fall, then you might be like the thousands of older men and women each year who break, or fracture, a bone. A broken bone might not sound awful. But, for older […]

Underlying causes of bunions not clearly established A hallux valgus is a chronic condition characterized by a deformity of the big toe (metatarsophalangeal joint). When someone experiences hallux valgus, the big toe (hallux) begins to bend towards the small toes, eventually causing a bump to rise on the side of the foot known as a […]

Despite widespread practice, actual usefulness of stretching not clearly defined Stretching before or after physical activity is an action commonly executed by many, usually with expectations of reducing injury risk and soreness associated with injury, increasing looseness and well-being, or enhancing overall performance. Shockingly enough, despite its widespread popularity, the specific benefits of stretching have […]

Cause of cramps still not clearly established Exercise-associated muscle cramps (EAMC) are a common condition defined as skeletal muscle cramps that occur during or shortly after exercise. Typical signs of EAMC include acute pain, stiffness, visible knotting of the muscle, and possible soreness lasting for several days, which can affect an athlete’s ability to perform. […]

What resistance training is, what it’s not, and why it’s important Resistance training can be defined as a specialized form of physical conditioning that involves the use of resistive loads combined with a number of different types of movement, usually accomplished by use of training tools like weight machines, free weights, elastic bands and medicine […]

I spend a bit of time scanning the literature for the current best evidence regarding many of the conditions we as physical therapists treat. There are so many studies on orthopedic disorders (disorders of the bones and joints). I do try to focus on clinical evidence that is oriented toward clinical interventions and outcomes. In […]

Tears of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) can be seriously debilitating knee injuries that usually occur in physically active young people. Injuries are characterized by joint instability that leads to decreased activity, unsatisfactory knee function, poor knee-related quality of life, and can eventually cause osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee. In most cases, surgical reconstruction of […]

Progressive resistance exercises and glycemic control for type 2 diabetes patients How body size and type relate to diabetes management Diabetes is a metabolic disorder resulting from defective insulin secretion, insulin action or both. Consequently, people with diabetes have chronically elevated plasma glucose levels and disturbances in metabolism that lead to further complications. Type 2 […]

Most expecting mothers in today’s time are overwhelmed with the amount of information floating around and telling them to do one thing or another in order to have the most successful pregnancy possible. One source that pregnant women would assume are always accurate and up-to-date in their information would be the medical world, since they […]

A common question that comes up when physical therapists treat patients is, “Are there any foods that can help me out?” Believe it or not, fatty acids (found in fish oil) might be an appropriate answer. When the words “fatty” and “acid” are mentioned, health-conscious individuals tend to run for cover. However, recent studies combined […]

Physical fitness and an active lifestyle are important – at every age. Getting started exercising doesn’t have to be difficult but it does require a little knowledge to do it right. Before you begin an exercise program, we need to cover a few things. Growing older is not for wimps. The body goes through even […]