Pelvic tilt, also called a pelvic misalignment, is often caused by a muscle imbalance and can cause lower back and hip pain. Learn the different types of pelvic tilt, what causes it, and how to correct it with physical therapy exercise. What is Pelvic Tilt? Your pelvis, or pelvic girdle, is a basin-shaped set of … Read more
While it depends on the type and severity of your injury, studies have indicated that physical therapy exercises can help a meniscus tear heal quicker. Learn what causes meniscal tears, how to treat them, and when weight-bearing rehabilitation can help them heal quicker. What is a Meniscus Tear? Menisci are pieces of wedge-shaped cartilage on … Read more
Probably one of the most neglected body parts to train is the back. We want those beautiful caps on rounded shoulders, a bodacious booty, and amazing abs, but what about the back? The back is important to keep fine-tuned because it ties all of those body parts together and supports a correct posture. Correct posture … Read more
Low back pain, or lumbar back pain, is incredibly common. As such, you would think that there would be a few habitual ways to treat back pain. Unfortunately, this is not the case. Since the back is such a complex area made up of bones, muscles, nerves, and tendons, there’s no easy way to tell … Read more
While there are over ten recognized specialties in physical therapy, the sports physical therapy specialty stands out as one of the most commonly referenced areas of PT. The idea of being a physical therapist for a major league sports team usually comes to mind when you think of the term ‘sports PT’. However, a sports … Read more
Daily visits to the physical therapist don’t fit into everyone’s schedule. Keeping your body in good working order is all about being proactive. If you have an injury or medical condition, at-home physical therapy exercise programs are the best way to heal and strengthen those painful and overworked muscles. I’ve put together a tried-and-true list … Read more
Trochanteric bursitis is a medical condition where the bursa, a fluid-filled sac close to a joint at the greater trochanter on the hip, becomes inflamed. When you suffer from trochanteric bursitis, you are likely to feel discomfort and pain in the hip region. The best way to tackle the pain and discomfort? By performing the seven … Read more
As a sports medicine physician, I’m a huge advocate for physical therapy. Between that and my mom being a PT, I’m always looking to add physical therapy resources to Sporty Doctor. Physical therapy does wonders for sports injuries, car accidents, or rehab in general. If you’re a medical professional or going through the rehab process, … Read more
Whether you’re sitting on your behind all day, or participating in triathlons, your hips are hard at work. You will start to feel an ache and tightness in your pelvis and buttocks that makes you shift your weight from side to side to find relief from the pain. As you age, hip pain becomes more … Read more
You use your knees daily to sit and walk. The constant use puts the complex joint at risk for injury. Common knee injuries include sprains, meniscus tears, ligament tears, and fractures. Most injuries can be treated with simple bracing and a focused physical therapy (PT) knee rehab program. Here is a list of 16 medically … Read more
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