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Reviewed by Tyler Tice, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC Introduction/Background This systemic review examines the incidence and prevalence of running related musculoskeletal injuries (RRMIs). The knee, ankle, and lower leg are thr most commonly injured sites, with Achilles...

 Reviewed by Tyler Tice, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC Introduction Commonly, ataxias are caused by cerebellar disorders of peripheral nerves. People with ataxias are likely to have most difficulty with gait, balance, speech, swallowing, and vision leading to a reduced quality of...

Reviewed by Tyler Tice, PT, DPT, OCS, ATCIntroductionThe social determinants of health (SDOH) are factors outside of medical that affect health outcomes. This article evaluates the effects of SDOH on rotator cuff repair with the intention to provide more information...

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...