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What Does It Mean to Roll Your Ankle?
If your foot has ever slipped off a curb at an awkward angle or you’ve lost your balance, the injury was likely described as “rolling your ankle”. In the aftermath, it felt sore or looked swollen. In many cases, rolling your ankle is a casual expression to describe a sprain. Here’s what you should know…
Causes and Treatments for Joint Instability
People of all ages can experience joint instability. The condition may come on suddenly, including after a hard fall, or could be the result of repeatedly performing the same motion. Joint instability can make it difficult to stand on or use the affected limb. Over time, you may notice that the bone slips out of…
What Is IT Band Syndrome?
For athletes and avid gym-goers, it’s common to feel pain around the hip or outside of the knee. One cause is a swollen or inflamed iliotibial (IT) band, the thick tendon that passes from the pelvis to the shin bone along the outside of the leg and helps with extension. Repetitive motion can cause the…
Physical Therapy for a Broken Rib
Your ribs play a protective role, shielding your lungs and chest cavity from impact. Yet these forces may be sharp enough to break a rib or two, resulting in pain and breathing difficulties. Recovery following a broken rib often involves strengthening the area and addressing breathing concerns. Learn what to expect from physical therapy. How…
Common Dance Injuries
All forms of dance combine artistry with strength, focus and athleticism. Among professionals and dedicated students, flexibility and agility are required, as well as hours of intensive training. Dance might involve the whole body but heavily relies on the feet, legs and ankles. As such, years of intensive training and performance schedules place extensive wear…