Muscle & Joint Pain
Muscle & Joint Pain The evaluation and treatment of muscles & joints is the bread and butter of Physical Therapy. Physical Therapists are movement scientists and experts in the anatomy & physiology of the musculoskeletal system. For this reason, we are a great resource to help you address pain, weakness, or mobility issues with your […]
Knee Pain
Knee Pain The knee is a very large joint that carries an important role in weight bearing and proper movement mechanics. The main component of the knee involves the articulation between the femur (thigh bone) and the tibia (shin bone). In between these two bones you have a medial and lateral meniscus – a big […]
Leg Pain
Leg Pain Leg pain is often caused by a problem in the lower back such as a disc herniation, stenosis, or pinched nerve. Individuals may experience nerve pain or radicular pain and may describe it as an electric-shock sensation. Of course, muscles and joints of the leg can be sources of pain as well […]
Ankle & Foot Pain
Ankle & Foot Pain The ankle joint is formed by the bones of the lower leg (tibia and fibula) and the talus. The foot is made up of 28 bones including the talus, calcaneus, tarsals, metatarsals, phalanges that make up the toes, and 2 sesamoids that lie near the bottom of the big toe. This […]
Hip & Pelvic Pain
Hip & Pelvic Pain The hip and pelvic region contains 2 of the largest joints in the body; the femoroacetabular and sacroiliac joints. This area of the body serves as a good foundation for both stability and rotational movement to allow for normal gait, sitting tolerance, and standing tolerance. There are some key differences in […]
Wrist & Hand Pain
wrist & Hand Pain The wrist is made up of 3 main joints; the radoiocarpal joint, ulnocarpal joint, and the distal radioulnar joint. The hand is made up of 27 bones, 8 of which are small pebble-like bones called the carpals that help connect the wrist to the hand. There are several long bones that […]
Elbow Pain
Elbow Pain The elbow joint is formed by the end of the humerus in the upper arm and the ends of the ulna and radius in the forearm. The elbow allows for the bending and straightening of the arm as well as rotation of the forearm. Muscles and joints of the elbow can be common […]
Arm Pain
Arm Pain Arm pain is generally caused by a problem in the neck such as a disc herniation or pinched nerve. Shoulder and elbow problems can cause referred pain to the arm. Many of these conditions are covered on the neck, shoulder, and elbow pages. Of course, muscles and joints of the arm can be […]
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder Pain The shoulder complex is a dynamic region of the body. When we examine the shoulder we must consider the many different parts that are involved. The shoulder is comprised of the clavicle (collarbone), scapula (shoulder blade), and humerus (upper arm bone). This joint connects the arm to the thorax. The shoulder complex involves […]
Lower Back Pain
Lower Back Pain It is estimated that as much as 80% of the population will experience low back pain at some time in their lives. Low back pain is the 2nd most common cause of disability in US adults and a common reason for lost work days. It is the 2nd or 3rd most common […]