The shoulder is one of the most commonly injured areas of the body. Rotator cuff injuries, shoulder impingements, and adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) are just a few of the many injuries that can occur at this complex joint. The shoulder joint consists of several bones, many muscles and their associated tendons, multiple ligaments, bursa, and…
Solving the Pain Puzzle
Where is the pain really coming from? It can be very frustrating trying to figure out the cause of your back pain or knee pain or ankle pain when you are suffering from multiple different issues? So, you go see a foot doctor for your foot/ankle problem, then you see an orthopedic surgeon for your knee…
Movement Screen (Movement Physical Exam)
Three Dimensional Movement Analysis and Performance System (3DMAPS) Most people are familiar with, and consult their physician for a yearly physical. These physicals performed by physicians, PA’s, or nurse practitioners will often be preformed in the absence of the patient being sick or injured. They will often yield results that help to direct the patient’s…
Plantar Fasciitis/Fasciosis
In the month of April alone, there are nearly 90 different organized road races in the Greater Phoenix area. The most popular race, Pat’s Run typically gets 30,000+ runners. With all these feet hitting the ground, it’s inevitable to see a multitude of different running-related injuries. So, in this post we are going to look into…