by Brooke Iseler, PT, DPT Have you ever experienced sharp pain in the front of your lower leg? Did it occur when you increased your activity level suddenly? If this has happened, you may have medial tibial stress syndrome, or what is commonly known as shin splints. This condition occurs when the muscles and tendons…
Balance Exercises & Fall Prevention
by Brooke Iseler, PT, DPT Did you know that ~37.3 million falls requiring medical attention occur each year? There are many factors that contribute to fall risk, one of which is physical health. This includes mobility, strength, and balance. All of which, can be improved with regular stretching and exercise. One of the steps in…
Rehabilitating Shoulder Injuries
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…