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ACL Tear... Do I really need surgery?

ACL Tear… Do I really need surgery?

Besides the different stories that many people might tell you, there is a way to determine the... ... more

Can shoulder dislocations be treated without surgery?

Can shoulder dislocations be treated without surgery?

The Problem With Nonsurgical Treatment of Shoulder Dislocations Most shoulder dislocations are anterior shoulder dislocations, meaning the ball... ... more

How to Speed Bone Fracture Healing?

How to Speed Bone Fracture Healing?

Those of us who have experienced a significant fracture likely recall first the pain of the injury,... ... more

Injections in Sports Medicine

Indications Injections/aspirations are indicated for both diagnosis and therapy. 1.Diagnosis: a. Synovial fluid analysis to rule out infection, traumatic, rheumatic,... ... more

The Emergency Department: Why the Physical Therapist is the Most Appropriate Musculoskeletal Specialist

Studies have shown that the emergency department (ED) is becoming an increasingly popular entry-point into the health... ... more

A description of physical therapists' knowledge in managing musculoskeletal conditions

A description of physical therapists’ knowledge in managing musculoskeletal conditions

BACKGROUND Physical therapists increasingly provide direct access services to patients with musculoskeletal conditions, and growing evidence supports the... ... more

Feeling dizziness/vertigo? Your doctor might want to consider BPPV

Feeling dizziness/vertigo? Your doctor might want to consider BPPV

Symptoms of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo Attacks of vertigo in BPPV last for less than one minute (usually... ... more

What is Physical Therapy and Why is it Important?

What is Physical Therapy and Why is it Important?

Do I need physiotherapy? The truth is that many small problems can be managed without physical therapy since... ... more

How to Use Crutches, Canes, and Walkers

How to Use Crutches, Canes, and Walkers

If you ever break a bone in your leg or foot, have a surgical procedure on your... ... more