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The Shoulder Capsule
What Role Does the Capsule Play In Shoulder Pain? In the world of anatomy, the word capsule is defined as a tough sheath or membrane that encloses something in the body. In the treatment of athletic injuries, the shoulder’s capsule or covering can directly or indirectly be the cause of shoulder pain. When capsular tissue…
Carpal Tunnel: Risk Factors, Causes and Treatment
Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve near your palm is compressed. The ligaments adjacent to this nerve can experience swelling, which contributes to the excess pressure. You may have carpal tunnel syndrome if you notice tingling, numbness and weakness that spreads from your arm and hand through your fingers. How Carpal Tunnel Starts…
How Physical Therapy Helps Manage Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis occurs when the bones lose density and strength with age, due to a gradual change in structure. Its presence increases risk of fracture and can influence quality of life through pain and physical limitations. Although postmenopausal women are more likely to develop osteoporosis, the condition characterized by thinner, more porous bone structure can affect…
Golf Fitness
Building A Better Golf Body With golf season right around the corner, most of us are either dusting off the clubs or looking at the newest equipment thinking, “This is the year it’s all going to come together!” Let’s face it, we all want to improve our golf game, but unless you work on all…
Cancer Rehabilitation Awareness Week: No One Should Be Left Out
Cancer Rehabilitation Awareness Week is being observed from September 6 – 12, 2021. To honor and bring awareness to this specialty, our very own Michelle Mazzarella, PT, DPT, ATC discussed the purpose and benefits of Cancer Rehabilitation. What Is Cancer Rehabilitation and Why Is It Important? Cancer rehabilitation is an intervention in place to help…