The musculoskeletal system is formed through the connection of bones, ligaments, cartilage, muscle, and tendons. Each of these structures, however, is susceptible to injury or diseases. Our physical therapists use a wide variety of treatments to manage these problems. Here you will learn more about the common medical conditions that are treated, as well as rehabilitation techniques specific to each disorder.
ILIOTIBIAL BAND SYNDROME
Most people with this condition complain of pain on the lateral side of the knee often extending up the outside of the thigh as high as the hip area...
Most people with this condition complain of pain on the lateral side of the knee often extending up the outside of the thigh as high as the hip area...
SHOULDER IMPINGEMENT SYNDROME
Shoulder pain syndromes, commonly diagnosed as
impingement syndromes—tendon or nerve caught within the joint, are being seen in
greater numbers at our physical therapy practices....
PLANTAR
FASCIITIS
Plantar Fasciitis is a common foot disorder in runners--although the cause
remains unknown, anatomical abnormalities and overuse are suspected...
EPICONDYLITIS
Epicondylitis is usually due to an inflamed or frayed elbow tendon. One may
develop either lateral (outside) or medial (inside) conditions, in more common
terms, tennis or golfer’s elbow...
LOW BACK
PAIN
Pain in the back can occur at anytime for no apparent reason. Your low back may
take more of your body weight then it should due to poor leg strength and most
importantly poor posture...
PIRIFORMIS SYNDROME
One of my patients who has been a avid runner for a number of years, tells me
that after his run the other day he developed a strange pain in his right
buttock that extended down the middle of his hamstring...
OSTEOARTHRITIS
Osteoarthritis affects millions of Americans, most common in people over the age
of 45. It can affect any joint in your body and is known as a nondiscrimination
disorder (anyone can get it)...
Knowledge is prevention
ULTRASOUND
Sound waves are capable of reflection, penetration, and absorption. These waves
produce heat and when applied to human tissues are absorbed...
ELECTRIC
STIM
Electric stimulation will decrease muscle spasms caused by falls, strains, or
external impact by fatiguing the muscle and relaxing it back to its natural
state and size...
TRACTION
There are two types of traction, cervical and pelvic or in easier terms neck and
low back. The main purpose of cervical and pelvic traction is to relieve pain...
CRANIOSACRAL
A subtle form of manual therapy, craniosacral therapy is a gentle noninvasive
manipulative technique in which clinicians feel the subtle rhythms of the
system...
ORTHOSCOPY
An arthroscopic menisectomy is a procedure in which the doctor uses an
arthoscope and other tools to remove all or part of a damaged meniscus...
Knowledge is prevention
