Magnetic resonance images (MRIs) can be an invaluable medical tool to help discover serious pathologies such as tumors, developmental anomalies, and other abnormalities. However, they are becoming increasingly overused in orthopedic medicine and can often lead to more problems than solutions. One of the major problems with this imaging technique is that while MRIs are sensitive,…
Have you ever woken up with a completely numb hand or arm? Chances are that you were sleeping in a position that temporarily compressed a part of your brachial plexus, resulting in what is referred to as “Saturday Night Palsy”…
It is the first time you’ve decided to hit the gym in months and you do way more than you initially wanted to because you are likely trying to make up for lost time being inactive. You leave feeling great…
No other type of athlete in the world represents the epitome of muscular strength, balance, and mobility than world class gymnasts. If you ever watch a gymnastics competition, you can't help but be in awe of their physical capabilities in terms of…
No matter if you call it "Paddle Tennis", "Platform Tennis", "King Kong Ping-Pong", or simply "Paddle", this sport is a blast to play in every season. Paddle tennis is like tennis with a bit of racquetball and ping-pong mixed in. The biggest difference?…
Your body is built like a machine, and like any machine, it is necessary for all of its parts to work properly in order for the entire system to function at its best. If one part of your body is…
During my time working as a physical therapist, I have heard from multiple patients about platelet-rich plasma injections (PRP) for their knee and hamstring issues. You may have heard of athletes like Kobe Bryant and Tiger Woods pursuing this treatment…
Got back pain? If you do, you are among the almost 80% of American people who experience back pain at some point in their life. Most people attribute their pain to their neck or their low back, forgetting the important…
Our five senses allow us to see, hear, smell, taste, and touch. They enable us to learn and understand the world around us. But we also have another basic sense. This “sixth sense” allows us to determine where our body…
Many people have a misconstrued perception of what physical therapy is and when it is appropriate to seek care. Physical therapy (PT) is often referred to as rehabilitation. However, rehabilitation is not the only benefit that physical therapy offers and…