Reviewed by Tyler Tice, PT, DPT, OCS, ATCIntroductionSurgery for FAIS has increased over the past 10 years. It is important to understand the long term effects of surgery versus nonoperative management to reduce financial impacts on patients and insurance. This study...

Reviewed by Tyler Tice, PT, DPT, OCS, ATCIntroductionIn the U.S., the incidence of adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder is estimated to be about 2-5% of the population. Although physical therapy is the most commonly prescribed treatment for non-operative management of...

Reviewed by Tyler Tice, PT, DPT, OCS, ATCIntroductionJoint hypermobility disorders affect a smaller portion of the population, but when symptomatic they can have a major effect on quality of life. More severe hypermobility disorders, such as Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos...

Reviewed by Tyler Tice, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC Introduction Adhesive Capsulitis or Frozen Shoulder Syndrome is characterized by pain and stiffness of the glenohumeral joint. However, knowledge on its disease progression, and optimal therapy timing is currently limited....

Reviewed by Tyler Tice, PT, DPT, OCS, ATCIntroductionPelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) and chronic low back pain (CLBP) often coexist due to overlapping biomechanical, neuromuscular, and pain mechanisms.1 These conditions affect movement patterns, core stability, and...

Reviewed by Tyler Tice, PT, DPT, OCS, ATCIntroduction/BackgroundGoldfard et al., presents a case study on the application of scapular stabilization exercises to treat medial epicondylalgia. In 2013, Bhatt et al proposed a case study proposing that improving scapular...

Reviewed by Kirsten Hales, SPTIntroduction Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent musculoskeletal condition, commonly leading to pain, stiffness, and functional limitations, especially in older adults. While pharmacological treatments like pain relievers and...

Reviewed by Kirsten Hales, SPT Introduction Rotator cuff tendonitis (RTC) is a common musculoskeletal condition, often associated with shoulder pain and dysfunction resulting from repetitive motion, aging, or poor posture. Conservative management strategies such as...

Reviewed by Kirsten Hales, SPT Dry needling (DN) has become a very relevant  intervention in outpatient physical therapy, particularly for managing musculoskeletal (MSK) pain associated with myofascial trigger points (MTrPs). This review evaluates the efficacy of DN...