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Whole-body Cryotherapy as a Recovery Technique after Exercise: A Review of the Literature
by Sarah Voelkel Feierstein PT, DPT, OCS, CMPT Introduction In the days following unaccustomed or intense training or competition, athletes often experience dull, aching pain, stiffness, and loss of muscle strength that can last for up to 5-7 days. This phenomenon is...
Symptoms, Signs, and Functional Disability in Adult Spondylolisthesis
by Kayla Coad, PT, DPT Introduction: Spondylolisthesis is characterized by anterior slippage of a vertebrae. The purpose of this study is to determine if there are specific signs (what can be observed), symptoms (what is felt by the patient, eg pain), and functional...
Mechanisms of Acute Knee Injuries in Bouldering and Rock Climbing Athletes
by Sarah Voelkel Feierstein PT, DPT, OCS, CMPT Mechanisms of Acute Knee Injuries in Bouldering and Rock Climbing Athletes Introduction The popularity of rope climbing and bouldering has increased significantly over the past few years and has recently been selected as...
The Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Symptomatic Knee OA
by Sarah Voelkel Feierstein PT, DPT, OCS, CMPT Introduction Osteoarthritis (OA) is a disease which causes degeneration of joint tissue due to trauma, aging, and metabolic changes. The rising prevalence of knee OA has put an increasingly large physical and financial...
Platelet-Rich Plasma for the Management of Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis
by Sarah Voelkel Feierstein PT, DPT, OCS, CMPT Introduction Osteoarthritis (OA) is a musculoskeletal condition that commonly affects the knee and/or hip joint(s). There is no cure for OA and most treatment options focus on alleviating pain and preventing functional...
Cervical Muscular Endurance Performance in Women With and Without Migraine
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,...
Physical Therapy Versus Glucocorticoid Injection for Osteoarthritis of the Knee
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...
Immediate and Short-term Effects of Thoracic Spine Manipulation in Patients with Cervical Radiculopathy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
by Sarah Voelkel Feierstein PT, DPT, OCS, CMPT Introduction The use of thoracic spine manipulation is supported in literature for use on patients with neck pain. However, there is limited evidence for its use in patients with neck and arm pain due to cervical...
The Benefit of Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy During Pregnancy
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...
Effects of Different Exercise Interventions on Risk of Falls, Gait Ability, and Balance in Physically Frail Older Adults: A Systematic Review
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...
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