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Long term symptoms of ACL tear (without surgery)
Longterm Symptoms of Torn ACL Injuries prevent us from living life. Some injuries keep us from being as active as we’d like to be. But some injuries make even moving
Osteoporosis FAQs
Osteoporosis FAQs What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a medical condition in which the bones become weak and brittle. Our bodies are constantly building new bone and absorbing old bone. In
Tennis Elbow Relief – It’s All in the Wrist
Tennis Elbow Relief – It’s All in the Wrist Tennis Elbow Tennis Elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is a painful condition caused by overuse. Over time, the forearm muscles and
Is Your Shoulder Pain Permanent?
Even before your feet hit the floor in the morning, you probably use your shoulders. When your alarm clock (or phone alarm) activates, your shoulder lifts up your hand to
Common Knee Pain Causes & Treatments
You use your knees for just about everything. When you walk, your knees transfer motion from your feet into your hips. Knees also help you transmit force when sitting down,
How to Manage Arthritis
HOW TO MANAGE ARTHRITIS Pain is your body’s alarm system, letting you know something is wrong. While most minor aches and pains will resolve permanently with treatment, chronic pain is
MAKO Robot-Assisted Joint Replacement
Mako SmartRobotics™ Total Joint Replacement Since completing the first Mako SmartRobotics™ Total Knee replacement in the Memphis area in 2018, I have been extremely impressed with the improved outcomes of
The Role of Core Strength in Back Pain Prevention
The Importance of Core Strength in Back Pain Prevention Why is core strength so important for improving and preventing back pain? Your core muscles are the primary stabilizers of not
The Pros & Cons Of Walking On The Beach
The Pros & Cons Of Walking On The Beach Now that summer is in full effect, many Mid-South families are taking advantage of the many beaches within driving distance of
Wrist Pain: Common Causes and Strategies
Wrist Pain: Causes & Strategies Wrist pain can be highly variable. Some people may describe pain in the wrist that occurs with a certain movement, like gripping. It has also
Dynamic Warm-Up Moves to Prime Your Muscles
Dynamic Warm-Ups to Prime Your Muscles for Exercise Everyone knows you are “supposed” to warm up before a workout, but why? Every one of our patients engages in some sort
Aquatic Therapy & Exercise
Aquatic Exercise: An Interview with PTA Sharon Dunseath You have probably heard that water is an excellent forum for low impact exercises, physical therapy, and resistance training. In fact, because
Dupuytren’s Contracture
Dupuytren’s Contracture A common diagnosis seen by hand surgeons and therapists is Dupuytren’s Contracture. Often, patients describe “curled” or “hooked” finger(s) that they cannot straighten. This bent position usually occurs
How to Solve Iliotibial Band Syndrome
How to Solve Iliotibial Band Syndrome Have you ever been on a run and started to feel pain on the outside of your knee? Then the further you ran, the
Who Is Caring for Your Athletes?
Who is Caring for Your Athletes? *The preceding article first appeared at https://www.tourcollierville.com/athletic-trainers-caring-for-athletes/ in January 2022. The motto T.E.A.M. – Together Everyone Achieves More – is at the core of the
Vestibular Rehabilitation
Vestibular Rehabilitation The profession of physical therapy has the privilege of treating many different medical conditions. One medical condition that can be treated by physical therapy is Benign Paroxysmal Positional
How to Avoid Carpal Tunnel
How to Avoid Carpal Tunnel The carpal tunnel, like a tunnel on the roadways, plays a huge role in funneling traffic. However, the carpal tunnel in the hand funnels nerve
Everything You Need to Know About Tennis Elbow (Even if you Don’t Play Tennis)
Everything You Need to Know About Tennis Elbow (Even if you Don’t Play Tennis) Although the name “Tennis Elbow” sounds like it requires a racket, it’s actually very common and
Strategies to Ease Soreness After a Workout
Races are back! With the Tour de France and the Olympics on TV, it’s hard not to get inspired to start increasing your training. However, training subjects the body to
How To Maintain Healthy Hips
People are living longer and putting more demands on their bodies as they age. In 2021, many people age 65–70 and older are still working, playing recreational sports, and caring
