Why Are Hip Fractures So Dangerous?
A hip fracture is a serious diagnosis, particularly for patients of an older demographic. Approximately 300,000 Americans are hospitalized because o [...]
The Supraspinatus
Therapist Blog by Jim Norris (PT, DPT) The supraspinatus is one of the four rotator cuff muscles surrounding the shoulder. Each of the rota [...]
Pushing Through Pain
Therapist Blog by Matt Immerman (PT, DPT, OCS) You may have heard the saying "no pain no gain" and that to see progress one must push through all dis [...]
Stiffness After Knee Replacement Surgery
In the days leading up to and following knee replacement surgery, patients face many questions. How long does it take for a knee replacement to feel n [...]
The Infraspinatus
Therapist Blog by Jim Norris (PT, DPT) The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles surrounding the shoulder. The rotator cuff complex consists of the [...]
Dizziness vs. Vertigo
Have you ever felt like you were spinning or the room was moving around you? If so, you may have wondered if what you were experiencing was vertigo or [...]
Why Do We Have Pain?
Therapist Blog by Matt Immerman (PT, DPT, OCS) Why do we have pain? Most people think that pain is directly tied to tissue damage and wear and tear. [...]
What Does an Orthopedic Doctor Do?
There are several reasons why you might take yourself or a loved one to see a doctor. Depending on your ailment, you may need a referral to a speciali [...]
What Causes Sciatica Nerve Pain?
Pain is our body's way of telling us that something is wrong and needs to be fixed. When it's the sciatic nerve alerting you that something's wrong, t [...]
Injury Prevention After a Layoff
It's important to take care of your body to prevent injuries after a layoff. If you've been laid off by your employer in recent months, you may have [...]
Consequences of Delaying Medical and Surgical Care
In the face of important surgical procedures, it can be easy to come up with reasons to postpone medical care. We may believe that our bodies will hea [...]
Why You Shouldn’t Delay Your Orthopedic Surgery During COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic has changed many aspects of our everyday lives, including medical care. Many individuals who require surgeries have delayed m [...]