Patellar Tendinopathy Injury
by Briana Croker, SPT Patellar Tendinopathy Injury - Jumpers Knee What is it? Patellar tendinopathy injury is an overuse injury of the knee. It is commonly referred to as [...]
Welcome Drew Bishop PT, DPT to our Capital Area Physical Therapy Team
Capital Area Physical Therapy and Wellness is very pleased to welcome orthopedic physical therapist Dr. Drew Bishop PT, DPT to our growing clinical team. Drew is a native of [...]
Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS)
by Dom Zotto, SPT Diagnosis and Treatment for Shinsplints Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS) is the medical term for what is typically referred to as “shin-splints.” MTSS is characterized [...]
Separated Shoulder Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
AC Joint Sprain Shoulder injuries are extremely common in both contact and non-contact sports. An injury to the AC joint is commonly referred to as a “separated shoulder”. This [...]
3 Essential Mobility Tips for Hockey Players
By Aisha Visram, ATC, CSCS We often think of hockey as being a fast paced and physical sport. Hockey players do need to be quick and strong, but mobility [...]
Adverse Neural Tension
By Kerri Laurenza, SPT What does it mean to have ‘neural tension’? Nerves arise from the vertebral column and span the entire body, through the upper and lower extremity. [...]
Grappling Sport Injury Patterns: Knee & Shoulder Trauma
by Nick Kossor, SPT (*Note: Nick Kossor was formerly ranked among the top 30 in the world for competitive Judo. Kossor is both the 2008 and the 2010 US [...]
Physical Therapy for Boxer’s Fracture
by Dayle Carhart, SPT PT For A Common Injury Among Boxers Not only has the sport of boxing been around for ages, but now boxing is taking the fitness [...]
Physical Therapy For Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
By Nick Kossor, SPT What is ALS? Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (commonly known as “ALS” or “Lou Gherig’s Disease”) is a rare neurological condition that affects the nervous system’s ability [...]
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction: Physical Therapy For Recovery
by Abigail Frateschi, SPT ACL Surgery Recovery Timeline & Tips Prior to ACL reconstruction surgery, it is important to understand the timeline for recovery as well as a few [...]