Feb 11, 2019 / Health Tips

There are numerous benefits to running, including improved cardiovascular, mental, and physical health, to name a few. Avid runners would love to live an injury-free life, but unfortunately running can be very hard on the body due to the repetitive impact of the activity.

Sep 28, 2018 / Health Tips

With the right type and amount of physical activity, we can help stave off many age-related health problems. These nine tips from physical therapists will help you live life to its fullest.

Jul 16, 2024 / Guide

Plantar fasciitis is a common condition causing foot, heel, and arch pain, or pain at the ball of the foot.

Nov 14, 2018 / Guide

Plica syndrome is an irritation of a small portion of tissue (part of the joint capsule or synovial membrane) in the knee joint.

Aug 31, 2022 / Guide

Hip bursitis is inflammation of the small fluid-filled sacs (bursae) that provide cushioning between the hip muscles, tendons, and ligaments and the hip bones. Most commonly, bursitis causes pain on the outside of the hip and thigh.

Jan 3, 2021 / Guide

Shoulder impingement syndrome occurs as the result of chronic, repeated compression of the rotator cuff tendons. It causes pain and movement problems.

Jun 24, 2019 / Guide

Hip labral tears occur when the labrum, a band of cartilage surrounding the hip joint, is injured from repetitive stress to the hip joint, a fall, or a car accident.

May 28, 2021 / Guide

Spina bifida occurs when an infant's spinal cord does not develop correctly during prenatal (before birth) development.

Nov 30, 2016 / Guide

Herniated disks occur when the cushion-like cartilage (the disk) between the bones of the spine is damaged, and the gelatin-like core of the disc leaks.

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.