Journal of Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy The above link is a nicely written article in the Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy. This article is referring to a kind of knee pain generally called anterior (front of knee) knee pain or more specifically patellofemoral pain syndrome. The term patellofemoral pain refers to pain […]
Benefits of weight lifting for active adults
Many people think of weight lifting as something younger people do for sports and not for the older population. However, weight lifting has its benefits for people of all ages and I’ll focus on two areas: bone density and strength. Bone density is improved especially in the upper body with weight lifting which is more […]
Is your walking affecting your quality of life?
Several studies have tied peoples’ perceived quality of life with their ability to get out into the community. Also the more connected a person is in the community, the greater their perceived happiness. If you have a problem that keeps you from walking it will affect quality of life and put you at health risk. […]
No pain no gain?
As a physical therapist this is a frequent slogan I run into but it’s poorly understood. I like to explain there are two types of hurts muscle pain and bad pains. Muscle pain is a good thing and required to build strength. With exercise we microscopically tear muscle fibers, and as they heal themselves we […]
What is Osteoarthritis of the Knee?
According to the Arthritis Foundation, arthritis and chronic joint problems cost the national economy approximately $124.8 billion annually. Individual expenses will vary, but the national average for an individual’s combined lost wages and medical expenditures is more than $5,700 per year due to Arthritic conditions, quite commonly those of the knees. Do you experience deep […]
