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Basketball season is in full swing! If you play in a club or have a child who is playing in school, there is the risk of developing Jumper’s Knee. Here is how it happens and ways you can avoid it.   What is Jumper’s Knee?   Jumper’s Knee is a very common condition among athletes, especially those in jump sports like basketball and volleyball. In the medical world, it is also called Patellar Tendonitis. The patella tendon connects the kneecap to the shinbone

The Four Types:   Anterior Knee Pain Syndrome This pain is in the anterior and central part of the knee. It happens when the kneecap rubs against the lower part of the thigh bone. It can be caused by weak muscles, too much activity or by flat feet.   Iliotibial Band Syndrome This is pain on the outside of the knee. The band goes from the outside of the hips to the thigh and down the top of the shinbone. When the band gets too tight, it can cause pain and swelling.   Chondromalacia

At Core PT, we always encourage our patients to work on strengthening their muscles. Unfortunately, sometimes that’s the very reason why we end up seeing them in the first place. One common injury we see among gym enthusiasts is shoulder impingement. This condition causes you pain when you need to reach overhead to get something or when you try to put on a shirt. Left untreated, it can potentially become a rotator cuff tear. Here’s a few things you can do during your workout to

Are your dishes all on the bottom shelf because reaching is just too painful? Are you struggling to get into your comfy sweater on a chilly autumn day?  You may have a shoulder injury. A common one we see here at Core PT is a tear in the rotator cuff. You may associate this injury with famous athletes who get sidelined for a season after experiencing this condition. But a torn rotator cuff can happen due to a fall, an accident, chronic overuse (such as lifting heavy objects at your job) or

When your shoulder is too stiff or painful to do simple activities such as pulling a book off the shelf or scratching your back, you may have adhesive capsulitis, also known as frozen shoulder. This condition mainly affects those between the ages of 45-65 years old, especially women. It also affects those who have conditions such as diabetes or thyroid issues. If you’re experiencing a frozen shoulder, Core PT is here to answer some common questions people have about it: What made this

At Core PT, we’ve seen seniors make incredible strides in their overall health by adding regular exercise. In fact, the health care industry has been steadily adding more physical therapists to prepare for the baby boomer generation entering their Golden Years. That’s why today, we’re going to debunk three myths about seniors and strength training: MTYTH 1: There is no mind-body connection. There was a phrase popular in Roman times, “Men sana in corpore sana,”

Did you leap out of bed this morning, ready to start your workout, only to feel pain on the bottom of your foot? You might have plantar fasciitis. This can occur when the connective tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot becomes inflamed. It can happen through overuse, poor arch support or because of a bone spur. If the pain is overwhelming and won’t go away, you should consult your doctor to make sure it isn’t caused by something that needs more serious medical attention.

Have you ever developed a sudden cramp in your wrist, followed by your fingers going numb? Did you panic for a moment, wondering if you were developing carpal tunnel syndrome? If you’re an avid tech user, we’ve got some good news for you—it’s probably not carpal tunnel, and you’re most definitely not alone. Whether you spend all weekend gaming or do all your reading and TV watching on your phone, you may have developed some unhealthy habits when it comes to your hand

In keeping with this month’s theme of busting top physical therapy myths, today we’re going to discuss a common idiom that is responsible for a common misconception: slipping a disc. The truth is, you can’t slip a disc. Your spine is made up of discs, but there isn’t a physical way for them to pop out. Here’s what’s actually going on: What are discs? Your spine has 33 bones called vertebrae, and between each one is the saucer-shaped fibrocartilage known

If you’ve ever had a backache, you know how much it can interfere with your day to day life. In fact, the American Physical Therapy Association estimates that two-thirds of adults in America have back pain that interferes with their ability to take part in daily activities. At Core Physical Therapy, we have an entire program dedicated to helping people improve their spine health. In spite of its prevalence, back pain has a number of misconceptions surrounding it. Today, we’re going