May 25, 2021 / Guide

Pelvic pain occurs in the lower abdomen, pelvis, or perineum (the area between the anus and the vagina or scrotum. It has many possible causes.

Dec 9, 2018 / Guide

Peripheral neuropathy is a condition affecting the body's nerves that results in various symptoms, including pain, changes in sensation, and altered muscle activity.

Dec 16, 2019 / Guide

Peroneal tendinopathy is an injury to the tendons of the foot and/or ankle. It often affects athletes like long-distance runners, basketball players, and dancers.

Sep 19, 2018 / Guide

Pes anserine bursitis produces pain on the inside of the knee and lower leg. It is most common in young people who run or swim the breaststroke, middle-aged women who are overweight, and people aged 50 to 80 years with knee osteoarthritis.

Jun 18, 2021 / Guide

Pitcher’s elbow (medial apophysitis) occurs as a result of an injury or irritation to the inside of the elbow. Sometimes called little league elbow, it is most common in young athletes ages 11 to 15 who play sports with repeated overhead movements.

Aug 31, 2020 / Guide

Posterior cruciate ligament, or PCL, injury occurs when one of the ligaments on the inside of the knee gets overstretched.

Mar 12, 2023 / Guide

A proximal humerus fracture is a serious injury to the humerus bone in the shoulder joint that requires immediate treatment. Physical therapy is essential to preserve shoulder function, with or without surgery.

Nov 24, 2017 / Guide

A rotator cuff tear occurs when injuries to the muscles or tendons cause tissue damage or disruption.

Oct 16, 2019 / Guide

Sacroiliac joint dysfunction is a lower back/pelvic condition that can result from joint stiffness or slackness (hypermobility) at the sacroiliac joints in the pelvis.

Jul 17, 2017 / Guide

Dislocations are among the most common traumatic injuries affecting the shoulder. If surgery is needed to repair the damaged tissue and stabilize the shoulder, physical therapy will follow.