Chondromalacia patella, often called “runner’s knee” is a condition where the cartilage under the patella breaks down, causing increased knee pain. Whether you’ve personally experienced it or treated patients experiencing it, this type of knee pain is not fun. Unfortunately, the knee is often the victim of your pain, not the cause. This is often […]

If you’ve ever heard someone talk about ‘strengthening their core,’ you should clarify what muscles they’re referring to. This is especially true when you consider how to the ‘core muscles’ affect other regions of the body like the back and hip. What Does “Strengthening Your Core” Mean? The term “core” is broad and typically used […]

A lateral ankle sprain is a common musculoskeletal injury in which one or more of the ligaments of the lateral (outside) ankle partially or completely tears due to sudden stretching. Additionally, you might also hear a lateral ankle sprain referred to as an inversion or supination ankle sprain.  What are the lateral ankle ligaments? There […]

Ultrasound has been used in physical therapy as a treatment to relieve aches and pains for nearly 70 years. But does ultrasound work? Is physical therapy ultrasound a waste of time or a proven treatment?  In this article, you’ll learn how ultrasound works and whether or not it is effective.  Physical therapy has certainly changed […]

Dating back to the ancient Egyptians, hydrotherapy – or perhaps more accurately, the use of water for therapeutic purposes – is one of the oldest forms of “medicine”. But what comes to mind when I mention the term hydrotherapy? Can you think of one specific form of treatment or do several different things that you […]