Uncertainty is a common problem in physical therapy. The greatest uncertainty is how long it will take for you to get better. This is impacted by every aspect of care. Uncertainty comes up in numerous ways: Uncertainty in the diagnosis….
A physical therapy band-aid for foot pain during running Running-related injuries are commonly seen for physical therapy at Smith Performance Center. Unlike some of the advice, you may hear, stopping can prolong the problem. Rest does not automatically equal recovery…
Why is your heel pain not getting better? Heel pain is a common, painful foot condition leading internet searches for “cures to heel pain” or “treatments for plantar fasciitis.” The pain will resolve with time if the cause of symptoms…
We treat intractable knee pain on a daily basis. Our process is called the PT Solutions Treatment Hierarchy. The treatment hierarchy allows our team to support the diagnosis, reduce pain, and create a clear home plan. Building a treatment framework…
Seven Signs the Flexor Digitorum Brevis is causing your heel pain NOT the Plantar Fascia You wake up, swing your legs to the edge of the bed, and…hesitate. You know this is going to hurt. The good foot moves to…
Topic 1 – Patients and Home Plan Non-Compliance When patients will not make adjustments in the short term to allow the injured tissue to heal In many physical therapy cases, a key portion of the home plan and long…
What can you do for your pain? You have pain. You may ache from sitting for work, or walking or moving from sitting to standing. You may get headaches that creep from the back of your head to your eyes…
Tendonitis, Rotator Cuff Tears, and Shoulder Impingement Types of injuries leading to rotator cuff pain Once you understand the anatomy and function of the rotator cuff, you can start to see how they become injured with activity. Refer…
Prognosis and Outcomes in Physical Therapy One of the key differences in our practice compared to normal, insurance-based physical therapy is how we schedule our sessions. We normally do a session once every week or two weeks. This developed as…
Understanding the Rotator Cuff Anatomy and Function There is a list of classic complaints I hear due to shoulder pain: I have trouble reaching behind my back. Putting on clothing hurts. Reaching for objects causes a spike in pain. …