Mild meniscal tears and moderate knee osteoarthritis send some people under the knife, when all they really need is physical therapy. A recent study in the New England Journal of Medicine found no significant difference between individuals who received surgery and those who received physical therapy alone, thus avoiding the unnecessarily invasive procedure and related costs. Dr…
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injury
The medial collateral ligament (MCL) is the most commonly damaged ligament in the knee. The MCL can be sprained or torn as a result of a blow to the outer side of the knee, by twisting the knee, or by quickly changing directions while walking or running. MCL injury most often occurs in athletes, although…
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Tendinitis
Tendinitis is inflammation of a tendon. This inflammatory problem typically stems from overuse or repetitive actions. Many regions of the body are prone to tendinitis. Some of the most commonly affected tendons are the Achilles tendon, rotator cuff tendons, biceps tendon, and patellar tendon. A thorough evaluation will take place on the first visit to…
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Sports Injuries
The goal of sport injury rehabilitation is to return an athlete to their sport as soon as is safely possible. The focus of your treatment will be to decrease pain, improve range of motion and increase strength. Once symptoms decrease, your treatment will incorporate skills specific to your sport. Toward the end of your rehab,…
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Muscle Injuries
There are three main categories of muscle injuries or dysfunctions. Muscle spasms, strains, and tears. Muscle spasms usually occur early after an injury. This feels like tightness in the muscles in the area attempting to protect that area. This is sometimes, but not always, painful. A muscle strain occurs when a muscle or the tendon …
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