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Physical Therapy Helps College Student Control Pain, and Avoid Opioids

Nov 20, 2016 / Patient Stories

Morgan's treatment included aquatic physical therapy, balance training, and simple exercises that required mental and physical coordination.

Physical Therapy Guide to Meralgia Paresthetica (Bernhardt-Roth Syndrome)

Nov 29, 2020 / Guide

Meralgia paresthetica, or Bernhardt-Roth syndrome, is a condition that causes numbness, tingling, or burning pain in the outer thigh.

Physical Therapy Guide to Lumbar Radiculopathy (Sciatica)

Nov 20, 2017 / Guide

Lumbar radiculopathy (also known as sciatica) occurs when a nerve in the low back is injured, pinched, or compressed. It causes pain or other symptoms that can extend to the hip, leg, or foot.

Physical Therapy Guide to De Quervain’s Tendinitis

May 27, 2021 / Guide

De Quervain's tendinitis causes pain and tenderness at the thumb side of the wrist, the base of the thumb, and the forearm.

Physical Therapy Guide to Hip Bursitis

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.

Physical Therapy Guide to Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Tear

Feb 12, 2018 / Guide

A triangular fibrocartilage complex tear is an injury to the ligaments in the middle and outer side of the wrist.

Physical Therapy Guide to Pes Anserine Bursitis

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.

Physical Therapy Guide to Discoid Meniscus

May 22, 2020 / Guide

A discoid meniscus is an abnormally shaped cartilage in the knee joint most commonly discovered in childhood or youth.

Physical Therapy Guide to Shoulder Impingement Syndrome

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.

A Runner Sidelined by Years of Knee and Hip Pain Recovers With Physical Therapy

Apr 20, 2020 / Podcast

Jennifer did everything she was told to do by medical providers, but nothing worked for the pain until she got help from physical therapists.