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”…
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…
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…
The scapulothoracic "joint" is made up of the scapula (shoulder blade) and its articulation with the ribcage. In between these structures are 2 muscles, namely the subscapularis (aka one of the rotator cuff muscles) and the serratus anterior. This "joint"…
This is the story of Peg, a patient who came to React after a year struggling with lacking 20+ degrees of knee extension. This means that she couldn't straighten her knee; she was walking, working, and doing everything with a…