by Sarah Voelkel Feierstein PT, DPT, OCS, CMPT Introduction It is theorized that individuals who suffer from migraines are more likely to present with neck pain and cervical muscle dysfunction. There is a lack of information regarding endurance of the neck extensors,...

By Sarah Voelkel Feierstein PT, DPT, OCS, CMPT Introduction Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is a leading cause of disability in the United States. Treatment typically involves symptom management until late stages warrant a knee replacement surgery. Intraarticular...

by Sarah Voelkel Feierstein PT, DPT, OCS, CMPT Introduction Back pain is a commonly reported symptom among pregnant women, especially those in the third trimester. This pain can lead to a temporary disability, sleep-disturbance, and may affect daily living and quality...

By Lisa Jerry, SPT Introduction Frailty is a syndrome that can accompany increased age, especially in individuals over the age of 65, that decreases the body’s functional capacity to handle stresses. Frailty increases an individual’s risk of disability, falls, and...

by Sarah Voelkel Feierstein PT, DPT, OCS, CMPT INTRODUCTION Recreational running is a simple and accessible sport attracting millions of participants world-wide. Despite the great popularity, there is no consensus on best training practices for improved performance....

by Sarah Voelkel Feierstein PT, DPT, OCS, CMPT INTRODUCTION Long distance running has become a popular sporting activity, with millions of recreational runners around the world. However, the risk of sustaining a running-related injury (RRI) is high; literature shows...

by Tyler Tice, PT, DPT, MS, ATC The labrum is a fibrocartilaginous ring that wraps around the glenoid, or the “socket” of our shoulder. It deepens the socket about 50% in order to improve congruency of the humeral head, or the “ball” into the glenoid (socket). It also...