Anatomy and Function of a Bursa Bursae are fluid filled sacs that aid in joint motion. There are over 150 bursae in the human body. Bursae are filled with synovial fluid (a lubricant) and they …
Getting to the “core” of low back pain
What is a “core?” Your abdominals or “core” as some people like to call them are actually a group of muscles known as the rectus abdominis, external and internal obliques, transverse abdominis, multifidi, diaphragm, and …
Am I at risk for falls?
Falls have become a serious problem that older adults are facing at home and in the community. Falls are the leading cause of fatal injuries and nonfatal emergency room admissions in older adults. Unfortunately, the …
Torticollis: What Is It and How Do You Treat It?
What is Torticollis? Torticollis, also known as Wry Neck, means “twisted neck”. It is most often caused by the tightening of the muscle that connects the breast bone and the collar bone to the skull. …
Understanding Myofascial Pain
Within our bodies is a continuous layer of connective tissue called fascia. Fascia is a three dimensional web of tissue found throughout our body that plays a major role in the following: 1. Helps maintain …
How Physical Therapy Can Help: Epicondylitis (Golfer’s Elbow or Tennis Elbow)
The Facts: Affects 1-3% of the United States’ population Affects both men and women equally Affects people of all ages What could my symptoms be? Pain in your elbow (see figure 1) Pain with wrist …
Managing Osteoarthritis with Physical Therapy
In order for our body to move, we have bony connections called joints that are attached by tendons and ligaments. Covering the end of each bone within the joint is a smooth and flexible tissue …