Tips for Staying Strong with Age. Age and Declining Strength: “The average adult loses 1% to 5% of their strength annually through normal processes.” That means that the average 70 year old is 50% to 70% weaker than they were at the age of 30. Exercise Duration for Older Adults: “Exercises should be performed […]
We are Celebrating 14 Years in Business Thanks to YOU!
February is Patient Appreciation Month. January 2018 marks 14 years in private practice for Siskiyou Physical Therapy, and we are Celebrating YOU! Thanks to our amazing patients and our outstanding staff the years have just flown by. You have all played a part in allowing us to raise our families in this great area we all […]
Knee Arthritis
What is it: There are three basic types of arthritis that may affect the knee join: Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of knee arthritis. OA is usually a slowly progressive degenerative disease in which the joint cartilage gradually wears away. It most often affects middle-aged and older people. Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory […]
Knee Cap Disorders and Patellofemoral Pain
What is it? This clinical conundrum is often aptly named “The Black Hole of Orthopaedics”, implying that no single explanation or therapeutic approach has yet fully clarified this problem. The primary factor differentiating this clinical problem from other knee conditions is its inherent subjectivity. Anterior knee pain, or patellofemoral pain, is pain in the front […]
Oschgood Schlatter’s Disease
What is it: Osgood Schlatters disease is a very common cause of knee pain in children and young athletes usually between the ages of 10 and 15. It occurs due to a period of rapid growth, combined with a high level of sporting activity. Though it’s one of the most common causes of knee pain […]
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