by Dana Liang, PT, DPT What is it? Shoulder impingement syndrome is a general term describing a group of pathologies that occur at the shoulder joint. Shoulder impingement syndrome is the most common cause of shoulder pain and is the reason for...
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by Sahana Krishnamurthy, PT, MSPT As a physical therapist involved deeply in the care of post-operative patients, I strongly recommend patients to ask several questions to their surgeon. You’ll achieve the best results from a surgery if you...
Read moreby Matthew Maestas, PT, MPT Doesn’t everyone want to get flexible? The term is everywhere. When you hear about the latest exercise craze one of the first thing that is always being sold is flexibility. Some of the more traditional and “old...
Read moreby Katherine Tsobanoudis, PT, MSPT As a physical therapist who works in the Silicon Valley, I am often teaching proper posture habits and sitting positions to better serve my patients who are stuck behind a computer screen. Common complaints of...
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by Lee H. Kole, PT Do you or someone you care about experience pain in your low back? Do you have tingling, weakness or numbness in your legs or feet, especially along the back (posterior aspect)? Sciatica is a general term that is used to...
Read moreby Barry Gordon, PT, DPT How much arch support do I need? Do I need cushioning? Is a minimalist shoe right for me? What else should I look for in a shoe? These are common questions that many individuals are plagued with when faced with the task...
Read moreby Adrian Masoni, PT, DPT An integral part of any physical therapy rehabilitation is the home exercise program. Comprised of a set of exercises, stretches, activities, or instructions for the patient to perform outside of the clinic, they...
Read moreby Adrian Masoni, PT, DPT Many factors may contribute to neck pain in our daily lives. Sustained, poor posture adds excessive force to the muscles, joints, discs, and other soft tissues of the neck. This postural dysfunction may be sitting at a...
Read moreby Tim Liu, PT, DPT With the tennis season in full swing and people out on the tennis courts, you may have noticed several individuals using an unloading strap just below their elbow. You may have wondered what exactly are they wearing these...
Read moreby Matthew Maestas, PT, MPT How Common Are Headaches? Headaches can be a true debilitating problem. It is shown by the United States Center for Disease Control that headaches affect millions of people throughout the world every year. In fact, it...
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by Jason Yuag, PT, DPT Recovering from a knee injury can be a long process, whether it’s a minor sprain or a major knee surgery. There are certain steps you need to take to make sure you recover properly especially if you want to return to a...
Read moreby Daniel Kao, PT, DPT What is aqua therapy? There is a common misconception that aqua therapy is primarily swimming with benefits being due to un-weighted joints. Both of those are true, however aquatic therapy is not limited to those two...
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