Hip bursitis is a common cause of outer-hip pain that can make walking, sleeping, and daily activities uncomfortable. Early, personalized physical therapy can help calm irritation, improve strength and mobility, and reduce the chances of long-lasting problems. What is hip bursitis? Your hip has small, fluid-filled sacs called bursae. These bursae sit between bones, tendons,
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Achilles Tendonitis
Achilles Tendonitis Achilles tendonitis is an overuse injury of the Achilles tendon, which connects the calf muscles to the heel bone. It commonly develops in adults, especially runners and athletes, and is most prevalent in individuals aged 30–50. This condition occurs when the tendon becomes inflamed due to excessive strain. Often, this happens because of
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What Is a Labrum?
What Is a Labrum? The labrum is a ring of cartilage found in both the shoulder and hip joints, and it plays a major role in joint stability. In the shoulder, it’s called the glenoid labrum; in the hip, it’s known as the acetabular labrum. So what does it do? The labrum extends the surface area of the joint socket
Understanding the Rotator Cuff
Ever wonder what the rotator cuff actually is? You hear about it all the time — especially when someone has shoulder pain or a tear — but most people aren’t totally sure what it does. The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles that help stabilize your shoulder joint. These muscles include the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor,
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Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS)
Commonly known as “runners’ knee” is a condition that causes pain around the front of the knee especially where the patella (kneecap) meets the femur (thighbone.) The pain often worsens with activities like squatting, running, or climbing stairs. PFPS is very common and affects roughly 25-35% of adults particularly in athletes or runners who engage
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Cervicogenic Headaches
Did you know that physical therapists treat headaches? Most people don’t! Cervicogenic headaches are headaches that originate from issues in the cervical spine (neck) in which the symptoms radiate into the head. They are often caused by stiffness in the upper cervical spine, poor posture, and a history of neck injuries. These types of headaches
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Achilles Tendonitis
Achilles tendonitis is an overuse injury of the achilles tendon which connects the calf muscles to the heel bone. It commonly develops in adults, especially runners and athletes. It is prevalent in adults aged 30-50. This condition occurs when the tendon becomes inflamed due to excessive strain on the tendon. Often, it is because there
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