Physical Therapy and Pelvic Floor Muscle Dysfunction (PFMD)
by Abigail Frateschi, SPT Pelvic Floor Muscle Assessment & Treatments What is the pelvic floor? The pelvic floor is a sling like structure that spans from the [...]
Case Study: Physical Therapy for Management of Neck & Upper Limb Pain
by Jenny Messinis, PT, DPT Capital Area PT Case Study: Neck Pain & Upper Limbs In this physical therapy case study, neck pain and upper limb pain is [...]
Physical Therapy Exercise for Functional Movement
The Direction We Should Be Moving By: Jenson Little, SPT When it comes to exercise, whether it be for Physical Therapy or attempting to reach a fitness goal at [...]
Is Sitting the New Smoking?
By Nicholas Gallagher, SPT "Sitting Is The New Smoking" We have heard this statement repeatedly on news segments, online articles, and personal opinions from the people we pass on [...]
To-Do List for Avoiding Lower Back Pain In Runners
Running & Back Pain A common complaint among runners is mild to severe lower back pain. From performing the proper stretching exercises before going for a run to being [...]
Capital Area Physical Therapy Videos: Lumbar & Rib Thrust Manipulation
Rib Thrust Manuplation In this video, Dr. Gaetano is using a technique to mobilize Tom's ribs. The rib cage kind of wraps around from the thoracic spine forward [...]
Snow Shoveling Safety Tips From Capital Area PT
Reduce Your Risk Of Pain & Injury from Shoveling Snow! Snow shoveling is everyone’s least favorite chore when wintertime hits. You might not expect to need physical therapy after [...]
Golfers Tips to Avoid Lower Back Pain
Spinal Mobility for Golfers Brianna Piel, SPT Looking to improve your golf swing? Experiencing pain with your golf swing? Improving spinal mobility may help! The key to any good [...]
Motor Control in Low Back Pain
Suffering from Low back pain? Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common health conditions worldwide. One of the most common causes is a slow development over [...]
Lumbopelvic Rhythm: Contributions to Low Back Pain and Importance to Gymnasts
by Jillian Carr, SPT What is lumbopelvic rhythm? Lumbopelvic rhythm refers to the way in which the lower section of the spine, called the lumbar spine, moves in combination [...]