Scoliosis is a curvature deformity of the spine that is commonly pictured as an S or C shaped curve involving twisting and rotation of the vertebrae. Scoliosis is vastly idiopathic due to unknown multifactorial causes including but not limited to; family history and hormonal imbalance. Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is the most common type of [...]
When reviewing the medical history intake form of my recent new patients, I noticed an increasing number of those who have the YES bubbled in indicating they have COPD. According to Move Forward PT, COPD is estimated to be the fifth leading cause of death in the world. More commonly affecting men rather than women, [...]
With soccer season in full swing, it is not uncommon for the therapist at John Goetze Physical Therapy to see an increase in ACL tears. However, it may only take simple warm-up exercises to prevent one of the most common serious knee injuries suffered by youth athletes, especially female. In fact, current research conducted by [...]
Affecting up to 5% of the population, primary/idiopathic adhesive capuslitis (PAC) is more common in women than men and typically occurs during the fourth or fifth decade of life. Roughly 20% of people who have had PAC in one shoulder will develop it in the other shoulder. Causes of PAC are poorly understood and elusive. [...]
Summer is coming to an end and the kids are trading in their swimsuits for school uniforms. This year, we’ve seen quite a few children who complain of ankle and/or foot pain. It can be difficult for parents to distinguish whether their child's pain should be addressed by rest, ice, steadfast bribery, or something more. [...]
The meniscal tear is a common injury which usually affects people who play weight-bearing sports but is also common among people who squat a lot at work such as plumbers, lawn care services, etc. The meniscus can also tear due to a slip and fall or twisting the body on a planted foot. The meniscus [...]
An ankle sprain is one of the most common lower extremity injuries, and ironically, the most untreated injury. Most people who sprain their ankle simply “rest it” or RICE (Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate), until it feels better and then go on with their daily lives. Some people will go see their doctor and usually leave [...]
Greater trochanteric bursitis (GTB) is one of the most common causes of hip pain. This condition can affect both active and inactive individuals, but is most common in moderately active, middle-aged females or those who have recently increased their activity level. Symptoms can present as inability to lie on the involved side, walk, climb stairs, [...]
This blog goes along with the concept that “prehab” is always easier, less painful, and cheaper than “rehab”. Ensure that your body is ready to carry a baby by addressing pains or problems associated with posture and/or weakness BEFORE you start gaining “baby weight”. For example: extra abdominal weight changes the position of your center [...]
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a commonly dysfunctional joint that is often ignored until its dysfunction is accompanied by pain. Not only is it one of the most frequently used joints in the body, it has been reported that 50-75% of the population has signs of TMJ dysfunction (TMD). This population is mostly middle-aged adults, [...]
