Conditions

Symptoms may include:

• Widespread pain
• Fatigue
• Cognitive difficulties/brain fog
• Sleep disturbances
• Tender/trigger points
• Headaches
• Hypersensitivity

Often a result of overuse and leads to dysfunction of the tendon.

Symptoms may include:

• Heel and/or ankle pain
• Stiffness or tenderness
• Swelling
• Leg weakness
• Increased discomfort after physical activity

A painful condition that affects the small, fluid filled sacs called bursae.

Often occurs near joints that perform repetitive motion including the shoulder, elbow and hip. Can also occur in the knee, heel and even base of the big toe. 

Symptoms may include:

• Pain
• Aching and/or stiffness
• Increased discomfort when you push or press on the area
• Looks swollen and red

A common condition caused by pressure of the median nerve as it passes through the wrist. Causes may include arthritis or fracture near the wrist, pregnancy, diabetes, overuse or thyroid disease.

Symptoms may include:

• Numbness
• Tingling
• Pain
• Weakness in wrist and/or hand (grip strength)

Also known as medial epicondylitis–a condition of the elbow typically related to overuse, training error or excess stress with forceful wrist and finger motions.

Symptoms may include:

• Pain and tenderness usually felt on the inner side of your elbow
• Stiffness
• Weakness to elbow, forearm and wrist/hand
• Numbness and tingling–may radiate into one or more fingers, usually ring and pinky fingers.
• Pain may worsen with certain movements-like swinging a golf club

A condition where a soft tissue structure (tendon, ligament, cartilage) becomes encroached within a joint space or other bony structure. Most commonly occurs at the shoulder and hip. 

Symptoms may include:

• Pain
• Reduced and/or painful range of motion
• Stiffness
• Catching, clicking or locking
• Increased discomfort during activity or with prolonged positioning

A common overuse injury characterized by pain to the outer side of the knee, often affecting runners and cyclists.

Causes may include:

• Overuse of activities that require repetitive knee bending like running, cycling, skiing
• Training errors such as sudden increase in mileage or intensity
• Biomechanical factors including flat feet, leg length discrepancies and poor running form

Symptoms may include:

• Pain to the outer side of the knee
• Swelling around the knee joint
• Tenderness when pressing on the outer aspect of the knee

Commonly occurring in rapidly growing, young active teenagers and pre-teens, Osgood-Schlatter’s is usually felt as pain and swelling 2-3 finger widths below the kneecap. It is usually the result of over doing an activity and placing too much stress on growing bones. Lots of running, jumping, and quick stopping can make Osgood-Schlatter’s worse. Routine stretching of the quadriceps muscles and proper training schedules can help ease this pain.

Plantar fasciitis presents as pain in the arch of your foot or your heel, but the root of the problem typically lies in tight and weakened muscles in the foot and calf. Restoring function to those muscles, as well as breaking up scar tissues/restrictions and increasing strength, will help take pressure off of the heel and prevent recurrence. You can have a gradual onset of dull and intermittent pain, that may progress to sharp, continuous pain. The pain is typically present with the first steps out of bed, or after standing after periods of rest during the day. Overuse, overtraining, running, jumping, or improper footwear are common causes of plantar fasciitis.

“Tennis elbow” or lateral epicondylitis is caused by irritation and inflammation in the tendons of the muscles that extend your wrist and hand. Not only tennis players get this condition, but anyone that does repetitive motions with their wrist or hand. This condition can make turning a door knob, holding a coffee cup, or opening a bottle very difficult and painful

The biomechanics expert in every PT develops the love of people watching and identifying all those signature walks that so many people display. Gait mechanics display endless joint dysfunctions after just a few steps at a slow pace. We can identify weaknesses, tightnesses, assymmetries and other abnormalities and treat them to transition your body into a healthy way of performing this necessary task thus reducing risk of further injuries.

Falls can be devastating and are a leading cause of injury in at risk populations.

Why does it matter? Being at an increased risk of falls can:

• Decrease independence in everyday life
• Increase medical costs down the road
• Impact quality of life negatively

How Physical Therapy can help:

• Increasing strength and steadiness
• Increasing confidence
• Increasing knowledge

What is it?

• Neck pain caused by car accident, fall or any sudden, abnormal head movement
• Muscles in neck become stiff, and painful as a protective response
• Sometimes these muscles do not relax on their own

How can PT help?

• Provide treatment specific to you to help neck muscles relax and loosen, thus reducing pain

Coccygodynia is pain in the tailbone (coccyx), located at the bottom of the spine.

Symptoms:

• Pain at the bottom of the spine (tailbone area)

• Pain with sitting, especially on hard surfaces

• Increased pain when moving from sitting to standing

• Tenderness over the tailbone

• Aching or soreness into the buttocks

Treatment:

• Manual therapy for tailbone and surrounding tissues

• Soft tissue mobilization

• Pelvic floor therapy (if indicated)

• Posture and sitting modifications

• Cushion recommendations

• Targeted mobility and strengthening exercises

Degenerative disc disease (DDD) refers to the “wearing out” of the discs between the bones of the spine.

This is often associated with low back pain in adults.

Symptoms:

• Back or neck pain

• Joint pain (knee, shoulder, hip)

• Stiffness

• Numbness or tingling

• Weakness

• Pain that worsens with activity

Treatment:

• Manual therapy to improve joint mobility

• Targeted strengthening exercises

• Flexibility and mobility work

• Postural and movement education

• Pain management strategies

• Pre- or post-operative rehab (including joint replacement when needed)

Symptoms

• Pain along the back of the heel or lower calf

• Stiffness, especially in the morning

• Tenderness or swelling over the Achilles tendon

• Pain with walking, running, or jumping

• Increased discomfort after activity

Treatment

• Activity modification guidance

• Targeted strengthening (especially calf loading exercises)

• Mobility and flexibility work

• Manual therapy

• Gait and movement assessment

• Gradual return-to-sport or activity plan

Symptoms

• Pain or tenderness on the inside of the elbow

• Pain with gripping, lifting, or wrist flexion

• Weak grip strength

• Stiffness in the elbow

• Possible numbness or tingling into the forearm

Treatment

• Activity modification guidance

• Manual therapy

• Targeted forearm and wrist strengthening

• Stretching and mobility exercises

• Grip retraining

• Gradual return to sport or activity plan

Symptoms

• Pain in the inner thigh or groin

• Tenderness along the adductor muscles

• Pain with side-to-side movement or cutting

• Discomfort with running, sprinting, or kicking

• Weakness or tightness in the inner thigh

Treatment

• Activity modification and early pain management

• Gentle stretching and mobility work

• Progressive adductor strengthening

• Core and hip stability training

• Gradual return-to-sport or activity plan

Symptoms

• Pain on the outside of the knee

• Pain that worsens with running or downhill activity

• Tenderness along the outer thigh

• Tightness along the IT band

• Clicking or snapping sensation at the knee

Treatment

• Activity modification guidance

• Hip and glute strengthening

• Mobility and flexibility exercises

• Manual therapy and soft tissue work

• Gait and running assessment

• Gradual return-to-running plan

Symptoms

• Pain and tenderness just below the kneecap (at the tibial tuberosity)

• Swelling or a visible bump at the site

• Pain with running, jumping, or kneeling

• Tightness in the quadriceps

• Discomfort that worsens during growth spurts

Treatment

• Activity modification and rest from aggravating activities

• Quadriceps and hamstring stretching

• Strengthening exercises for the thigh and hip

• Pain and swelling management

• Gradual return-to-sport plan

Symptoms

• Heel pain, especially with first steps in the morning

• Tenderness along the bottom of the foot

• Pain that worsens with prolonged standing or walking

• Stiffness in the arch or heel

• Discomfort after activity

Treatment

• Stretching for the calf and plantar fascia

• Foot and ankle strengthening exercises

• Manual therapy and soft tissue work

• Activity modification and footwear assessment

• Night splints or orthotics if needed

• Gradual return-to-activity plan

Lymphedema is swelling in either one arm or leg, but can sometimes occur in both arms or legs. It can affect hands/feet, chest, back, neck, face, abdomen, and even genitals. 

Symptoms of lymphedema include:

• swelling of the area involved
• feeling of tightness or heaviness
• limited range of motion
• aching or discomfort
• recurring infections
• and fibrosis or changes to your skin.  

If you are having any of these symptoms, we can help!