Physical Therapy

Recent Answers

2013-05-17 Massage - Spina Bifida:

Hi Adrian ,    Thanks for your question!    Before attempting any form of massage for clients with spina bifida it is best to find out which of the 3 forms of spina bifida the client is suffering from

2013-05-15 Joint Pain Relief - Piriformis syndrome made worse by glute squeezes?:

Hello Mysterious "L",     I'm not exactly sure what your question is from what you said above, but I do have a reply.  I would strongly recommend that you stop doing any type of "strengthening" exercises

2013-05-14 Joint Pain Relief - Piriformis syndrome made worse by glute squeezes?:

Hello L,    Sorry to hear about all your piriformis problems.  I appreciate the detailed question and your description of the exercise you are uncertain about.  It makes it easier to help you.    The good

2013-05-14 Joint Pain Relief - Knee injury:

Hello Sarah,    Sorry to hear about the knee joint pain. From your brief description it sounds like the tissue around your knee joint tightened up after your injury, most likely it's just your body's attempt

2013-05-13 Physical Rehabilitation Medicine - Shoulder tears part 2:

It depends on the level of compression.  A nerve conduction test (NCV) is usually the gold standard with diagnosing and evaluating the level of compression.  If it's severe then you may be advised to have