Reviewed by Tyler Tice, PT, DPT, OCS, ATCPartial-thickness rotator cuff tears (PTRCTs) are very common shoulder-related musculoskeletal injuries, especially in the middle-aged patient population, that can detrimentally impact activities of daily living and result in...

Reviewed by Tyler Tice, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC Non-specific chronic neck pain is a prevalent musculoskeletal dysfunction commonly described as pain in the lateral or posterior aspect of the neck. Neck pain acquires the label of chronicity when the duration of painful...

Reviewed by Jerome Thomas, SPT, Tyler Tice, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC Dry needling is an innovative treatment technique utilized by various healthcare practitioners such as physical therapists, physicians, and chiropractors. Dry needling is implemented by inserting needles...

Reviewed by Jerome Thomas, SPT, Tyler Tice, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a chronic musculoskeletal condition characterized by persistent anterior knee pain. This condition is sometimes referred to as “runner’s knee” because it is common in...

Reviewed by Jerome Thomas, SPT, Tyler Tice, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC Utilization of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) procedures in the United States has skyrocketed in recent years. According to Cram et. al (2012), the annual volume of TKA surgeries among Medicare beneficiaries...

Reviewed by Austin Mowrey PT, DPT Introduction:   Hamstring injuries are common in many sports that require repetitive acceleration and deceleration, including football, soccer, and basketball. There is also a correlation between hamstring mobility and pelvic, knee...

Reviewed by Jerome Thomas, SPT, Tyler Tice, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC Manual therapy is one of the most common interventions utilized by physical therapists and generally refers to passively applying mechanical forces to the superficial body in order to receive a therapeutic...

Reviewed by Jerome Thomas, SPT, Tyler Tice, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC Achilles tendinopathy is a very common, overuse injury of the lower extremity that often affects athletes and highly-active individuals that engage in activities such as running, jumping, and other...

by John Baur, PT, OCS, FAAOMPT Acetaminophen (APAP) is a commonly used over-the-counter pain reliever that can cause liver damage when taken in high doses. The common brand name for acetaminophen (APAP) is Tylenol and acute liver injury caused by APAP overdose is a...

by John Baur, PT, OCS, FAAOMPTUlcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects the colon and rectum. It is characterized by symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, and rectal bleeding. While the exact cause of UC is unknown, it is...