by Tyler Tice, PT, DPT, MS, ATCIntroduction:After a primary anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery, 25% of patients 25 years old or younger that return to high-risk sport sustain a second ACL injury. Currently, there is conflicting evidence surround...

by Tyler Tice, PT, DPT, MS, ATCBackground:Rotator cuff disorders have been reported to occur in 30-50% of people over the age of 50 and the number of rotator cuff repair surgeries performed each year continues to rise. The rotator cuff is comprised of four muscles:...

by Tyler Tice, PT, DPT, MS, ATCIntroduction:Tendinitis is defined as inflammation or irritation of a tendon that is generally caused by overuse. Common treatments for this condition are rest, NSAIDs, physical therapy, laser therapy, and shock wave therapy. Due to the...

Reviewed by Mark Boyland PT, DPT, CSCSKnee osteoarthritis is a common condition that produces pain and limits patient function.  Patients are regularly referred to Physical Therapy for complaints related to knee osteoarthritis and practice guidelines indicate exercise...

Written by Mark Boyland PT, DPT, CSCSWhat if I told you there was a non pharmaceutical way to promote pain relief or maybe more accurately a way to reduce your perception of pain through exercise?  What if you could continue moving and exercising your other non...

Reviewed By: Evan Peterson PT, DPTAnkle sprains are one of the most common injuries and occur in a variety of different settings. Whether it is a young athlete or an individual who rolls their ankle by missing a step, many will experience and ankle sprain at least...

by Tyler Tice, PT, DPT, MS, ATCIntroduction: Over the last few decades, the treatment options for Parkinson’s disease (PD) has significantly improved, resulting in effectively prolonged period of time people with PD live with disability. Due to this, the role of...

by Tyler Tice, PT, DPT, MS, ATCIntroduction:Over 700,000 total knee arthroplasty (TKA) surgeries are performed each year in the US with this number expected to increase to over 3 million by 2030. A TKA is typically performed to reduce knee pain as well as...

Reviewed by Mark Boyland PT, DPT, CSCSThis study sought to explore the effect times of manual therapy alone vs therapeutic exercise alone as well as to break down and compare the effects of these two interventions in the short and mid term.The authors compared visual...