Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is probably one of the most common types of injuries that we see. Part of the reason I say that is that PFPS is an umbrella term that includes several conditions but also because we will see it more often inactive individuals. PFPS itself is a condition that affects the patellofemoral […]
Fibromyalgia is a condition that we seem to hear a lot about but overall seems to be a bit of a mystery to those of us who don’t suffer from it. Part of the reason for the mystery is that Fibromyalgia is largely a diagnosis by exclusion, meaning that no other diagnosis seems to make […]
Dupuytren disease (or contracture) is a condition that affects a person’s hand by locking 1 or more of the fingers into a bent position, and for that reason can have a huge impact on his or her day to day activities. Dupuytren disease is a progressive condition that affects the palmar fascia of the hand. […]
Hip pain is very common and there can be a variety of causes for it. If your pain is mainly on the outside of your hip, appeared gradually over time and often comes on when laying on that side, crossing your legs or with repetitive movements like walking or stairs, it is typically related to […]
What is Osgood Schlatters? Osgood Schlatters is a growth-related disease that can cause pain for active adolescent children (10-15 years old for males, 8-13 years old for females), typically after a growth spurt. There does not need to be any trauma for the pain from Osgood Schlatters to come on. Teenagers may complain of knee […]
Osgood-Schlatter disease happens when the quadricep tendon repetitively pulls on the patella and patellar tendon that attaches to the growth plate of the shinbone. This condition is one of the most common causes of knee pain in children and adolescents that are in a growth spurt and around the age of puberty. In most cases, […]
What is a hamstring strain? The hamstrings are a group of three muscles that run along the back of the thigh and work to stabilize and flex (bend) the knee. The muscles that make up the hamstring include biceps femoris, semimembranosus, and semitendinosus. When one or more of these muscles are injured it is known […]
Overview of Osteoporosis and Spinal Compression Fractures Osteoporosis is a disease where both bone quality and strength, are significantly reduced. The disease can range from mild to severe bone loss and without proper management, typically increases in severity over time. When living with osteoporosis, an important consideration is that you are at a much higher […]
The spine is very important to structure of the body. It holds and supports the entire body structure. Considered one of the most debilitating spine conditions, scoliosis is often also associated with a condition called osteoporosis. Let us discuss scoliosis and osteoporosis. What is Scoliosis? The spine is considered abnormal when it moves away from […]
What is the Iliotibial Band? The iliotibial band is a thick band of fascia on the lateral aspect knee. It extends from outside of the pelvis, over the hip and knee, and inserting just below the knee. The iliotibial band plays a very crucial role in stabilizing the knee during running, walking and standing. This […]
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