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Tendinopathy: Broad term for any tendon pain and swelling. Specific types: Tendonitis vs. Tendonosis Tendons are thick, fibrous cords that attach the muscle to the bone to help them move as the muscles contract and relax. Tendons help absorb some of the impact from movement. In general they are resistant to tearing but they are not elastic in nature or stretchy. When the tendon is injured it can take a while to heal. Both of these diagnoses are related to issues of the tend

Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) is a therapeutic technique in which clinicians use specially designed tools—often made of stainless steel or hard plastic—to apply controlled pressure to muscles, tendons, and fascia. These instruments allow therapists to detect irregularities such as tightness or trigger points in soft tissue and deliver precise treatment to affected areas. IASTM is commonly used as part of a comprehensive rehabilitation program, often com

Walking is something most of us don’t think twice about—until it becomes difficult. Gait (how you walk) and balance play a huge role in independence, safety, and overall quality of life. When either is off, even a short trip across the room can feel challenging. In outpatient physical therapy, gait and balance training is one of the most common—and most important—areas we address. What Is Gait? Gait refers to the way your body moves when you walk. It involves coordination bet

Sometimes life throws you curve balls and it requires you to adapt and overcome, but where do you start? What will you need? Who you gonna call? Ghostbusters, no, your favorite PTs and OTs. Luckily, we are trained to assist you in these areas. There are many reasons you may need to adapt things in your house and your life. Some of these are only for a short period of time and some of the adaptions will be life long changes. No matter what comes there are ways to accommodate y

Trigger finger or thumb (stenosing tenosynovitis) is a hand condition where a finger or thumb gets stuck in a bent position, then suddenly pops or catches straight, due to tendon inflammation and swelling in its protective covering in the surrounding tendon sheath, often caused by repetitive gripping. Symptoms include pain, stiffness, clicking, and a tender bump at the palm's base. One of the major causes is OA (osteoarthritis). Symptoms Catching, clicking, or popping sensati