Physical Therapy Archives

Tendon Pain

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Post published:August 29, 2022
Post category:Exercises Health and Wellness Physical Therapy

Tendinopathy, or previously referred to as tendonitis/osis, is an injury that causes a spectrum of changes to occur in a damaged or diseased tendon. This process can lead to pain and/or reduced function in activities of daily living or sporting activities. The risk factors for tendinopathy are multifactorial, but are most influenced by sport, occupation, and genetic factors. Sporting activities require increased amounts of force to be placed on a tendon, which requires increased loadability of the tendon. The most common types of tendinopathy: Rotator Cuff Wrist and Forearm Flexor/Extensor…

Shin Splints

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Post published:August 25, 2022
Post category:Exercises Health and Wellness Physical Therapy Running

Shin Splints: What are they? Why do they happen? What can you do about them? Shin splints, technically known as medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) affects 5-35% of runners. It involves pain on the inside of the lower leg that occurs with running and typically develops gradually. Though some aspects of the pathology remain unclear, we do know it involves the interaction of the tibialis posterior, flexor digitorum longus muscles; possibly the soleus muscle; the crural fascia (a connective tissue in the lower leg); and their attachment onto the tibia…

Low Back Pain Relief from Physical Therapy

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Post published:August 24, 2022
Post category:Back Pain Exercises Physical Therapy

Four out of five Americans experience back pain at some point in their lives. While the severity varies, research suggests that most cases of low back pain can be resolved by conservative treatment without Surgery or Pain Medication. If you’re experiencing low back pain of any kind, reach out to a physical therapist who will help to rule out any red flags (or refer you to a specialist if deemed necessary), identify contributing factors and offer solutions to your pain, work with you to shape a realistic plan forward, and…

Postpartum Pelvic Pain – Naomi Dillon

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Post published:August 23, 2022
Post category:Health and Wellness Muscle Pain Physical Therapy

There are so many different causes of pelvic pain. Because our pelvis interacts so closely with our organs, many people get really concerned when their pelvis starts to hurt. Rightfully so! It can start to affect our bowel and bladder habits, our workouts, and eventually affect our daily activities as well. When it comes to postpartum pain, did you know that of women who have pain in the first 3 months postpartum, ⅓ of them continue to have pain beyond the 3 month mark? Did you know that 13% of…

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Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training in Rehabilitation:
A Useful Adjunct or Lucy’s Latest Trick?

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Post published:August 4, 2022
Post category:Health and Wellness Physical Therapy

Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training has gained recent popularity in the rehabilitation, fitness, and performance industries over the past decade. Its origins date back to the 1960s, when scientists first noticed improved walking tolerance in people with intermittent claudication after a physical training program. This discovery sparked a wave of research into the mechanism and clinical use of BFR, some of it useful and some of it haphazardly dangerous. However, skepticism is warranted whenever an intervention promises that low-intensity exercise with a blood pressure cuff can improve strength, performance, recovery,…

Postpartum Recovery with FX

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Post published:July 8, 2022
Post category:Recovery

Diastasis Rectus Abdominis Written By: Naomi Dillon PT, DPT During pregnancy your body moves and changes to accommodate your ever-growing baby. As your baby grows larger and larger, your abdomen has to relax and stretch to allow for the baby to find space. After pregnancy, some people’s bodies struggle to return to the “normal” abdominal position, and some space remains between the rectus abdominis (or the 6 pack muscle). We believe that this is due to stretching of what is known as the linea alba, resulting in what we call…

What to Expect During A Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Session

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Post published:June 8, 2022
Post category:Physical Therapy

Written By: Naomi Dillon PT, DPT A Thorough History Before determining if you are a candidate for an internal examination of your pelvic floor, you and your therapist will thoroughly discuss your previous history, including if you’ve had any children, if you have pain with sex, if and when you leak, and the history of your cycle. To assist your therapist determine the root cause of your pelvic symptoms, it is critical to be as open as you are comfortable being with them. A Pelvic Assessment If you are a…

How to Treat and Prevent Belayer’s Neck

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Post published:September 3, 2021
Post category:Climbing Health and Wellness Muscle Pain Physical Therapy

Battling Belayer’s Neck When discussing pain and injuries from climbing, generally those that occur on the wall are what come to mind. However, if you ask someone an hour or two into belaying, they could easily name another. Belayer’s neck can be a real pain in the n—just kidding, we won’t do it. But those of us who are into climbing know that reaching the top feels great from up high on the wall, while not as comfortable watching from below. You feel that pain, tenderness, and stiffness creeping into…

When Should You Use a Weight Belt?

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Post published:August 20, 2021
Post category:Crossfit Exercises Physical Therapy Sports

We’ve all seen some gym taboo when we are working out. Biceps curls in the squat rack, not re racking weight, and starting a conversation mid set with someone. Let me add another to the list: using a weight belt excessively. Too many times have I seen someone doing shrugs or biceps curls with a weight belt on. What benefit does this person gain from using it? Let me be the first to tell you: NOTHING! What do weight belts do? Don’t get me wrong, weight belts are a…

Shin Splints: What? How? Why?

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Post published:August 13, 2021
Post category:Health and Wellness Physical Therapy Recovery Running

Shin splints, technically known as medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) affects 5-35% of runners. It involves pain on the inside of the lower leg that occurs with running and typically develops gradually. Though some aspects of the pathology remain unclear, we do know it involves the interaction of the tibialis posterior, flexor digitorum longus muscles; possibly the soleus muscle; the crural fascia (a connective tissue in the lower leg); and their attachment onto the tibia bone. In prolonged, chronic cases we see a stress reaction in the bone where there…