RTCs RCTs, or rotator cuff tears, are just one of many common injuries that can develop as we age. In 2008 alone, around 2 million Americans found themselves visiting their doctors due to rotator cuff complications. The accompanying pain with this injury makes simple, everyday tasks...
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Do you ever experience pain in the front of your knee when going through daily activities? You may be experiencing some of the symptoms of Patellofemoral Pain syndrome. Many other Americans experience this same discomfort; in fact there are more than 3 million...
Incontinence Due to a number of contributing factors, the condition of incontinence is very common among people. This is the unintentional leakage of urine or feces due to lost or reduced muscle control. This type of unintentional urination/defecation can be very inconvenient and embarrassing for the...
Vertigo Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, or more commonly known as vertigo is a spinning sensation. Vertigo is often associated with disturbances in the nervous system, and organs that regulate balance. Rather than being a medical condition itself, vertigo is considered a symptom associated with different medical...
Plyometric Exercises If you live near Canandaigua, New York and are looking to stay in shape as well as add more to your workout routine or a seasoned athlete looking to build more strength, you might want to try plyometric exercises. These exercises are designed to...
Choose PT When it comes to pain there are a variety of options available to those who live near Canandaigua for substantial relief, thanks to advanced medicine. However, two stand out for providing sustainable long- term care results and improved physical support: physical therapy and surgery....
Total Knee Replacement A Total Knee Replacement (also known as a TKR) is when the ends of the knee joint bones are removed in favor of metal caps. TKR is required if a bone disease or fracture damaged in a patient’s knee joint. If a patient...
Falling is something most people do not consider, making it one of the most common accidents for people of all ages. The dangers of potential injury increase with age and make older adults fall victim to greater risks. It is reported that falling is the...
Physical Therapy for Development Coordination Syndrome DCS Development coordination syndrome (DCS) is often confused for ADHD and other developmental disorders due mostly to the difficulties DCS presents children when they have difficulty writing or performing coordination based activities like sports or climbing stairs. DCS affects the...
Graston Technique Fascia are a network of connective tissue between skin and muscle. Once the fascia becomes restricted, tension between the muscle and skin causes friction between the two layers which results in pain. The Graston Technique utilizes instruments and therapeutic exercise to treat inflamed or...