Hammertoe A deformity of typically the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th toe The toe is bent at the center joint creating a look similar to that of a hammer! With Hammertoe, the metatarsophalangeal joint (the first joint in the toe) goes upwards instead of straight, then the proximal interphalangeal joint (second joint in toe) goes downward. […]
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Alzheimer’s and the benefits of Exercise
Alzheimer’s and How Physical Therapy Can Help Exercise can help slow down declining physical and mental health More than 5 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, and about 15 million people are caregivers to someone with Alzheimer’s. It is the most common type of dementia, resulting in memory loss, behavioral and cognitive issues. Your risk of […]
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis RA is an autoimmune disease where the immune system mistakenly attacks its own body’s tissues causing swelling, bone erosion and deformity. It can be progressively debilitating. Are you at risk! What should you expect! What can be done! Risk factors: RA typically occurs between the ages of 25 – 50. Women are at […]
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Musculoskeletal Disorders MSD are injuries, pain or disorders of the human body: joints, bones, tendons, ligaments, nerve, or muscle. Common Types of MSD and causes: Muscle pain Joint pain Tendon or ligament pain Bone pain Tightness, injury, autoimmune, poor circulation and spasms. Inflammation present producing arthritis and stiffness Typically caused by injury, tendons […]
Torticollis and Physical Therapy
Torticollis and Physical Therapy Torticollis is an abnormal position of the head and neck. The word “torticollis” itself comes from two Latin root words, “tortus” and “collum,” that together mean “twisted neck.” This condition, sometimes called wryneck, is relatively common in children. In general, torticollis is classified as either congenital (present at birth) […]
Instant Back Pain Relief
By: Dr. Kristin Spear, DPT Ouch, I pulled my back out! Now what? Usually a back muscle is “pulled” or strained from things like getting up too quickly or making a sharp turn. As soon as the injury occurs, apply a cold compress as soon as possible because this will help manage any swelling […]
