Posts by Michael Ryan
Physical Therapy for Wrist Tendonitis
Wrist tendonitis has become one of the most common injuries in this category. It begins as a dull ache in the wrist region before escalating in intensity and frequency. The failure to receive physical therapy for wrist tendonitis can drastically affect one’s quality of life.
Read MorePlantar Fasciitis Physical Therapy Treatment
Can physical therapy help plantar fasciitis? Can it help treat plantar fasciitis so bad I can’t walk? If you have ever typed in these questions on a search engine, then you’re not alone.
Read MoreThe Most Common Shoulder Injuries: Is It a Rotator Cuff Tear, Labrum Tear, or Something Else?
Labrum tears and rotator cuff tears are some of the most common shoulder injuries. Each of these conditions can cause neck and shoulder pain, reduced dexterity, limited range of motion, and inability to participate in sporting activities
Read MoreThe NEUBIE Machine- Cutting Edge Electric Stimulation Therapy
The NEUBIE Device (Neuro-Bio-Electric Stimulator) is an FDA cleared machine that takes an opposite approach to traditional electric muscle stimulation therapy devices. While traditional e-stim devices use alternating current (AC), the NEUBIE is most importantly unique as it utilizes pulsed direct current (DC). DC current has unique effects on the body’s tissues, muscles, and nervous…
Read MoreGolfer’s Elbow vs Tennis Elbow: What’s the Difference?
If you’re experiencing recurring elbow pain when you move the forearm, there’s a high chance that you are suffering from tennis elbow or golfer’s elbow
Read MoreTop Tips on Returning to Sports or Exercise After Recovering from COVID-19
Whether you are a professional athlete or fitness enthusiast, you might have asked this question – when can I exercise after COVID-19
Read MoreSciatica and Low Back Pain: Are They the Same Thing?
Do you often wake up with excruciating back pain? Do you feel pain down your leg or in your low back? The odds are that you are dealing with sciatica or low back pain. Whether it’s from a strenuous workout session, a sedentary lifestyle, manual labor, or lifting a heavy object, back pain can decrease…
Read MoreI’m having hip surgery – from physical therapist to patient
I’m going from physical therapist to patient for the next few weeks after undergoing hip surgery. Long story is I’ve been experiencing severe pain in my right hip and buttock the past 6 months…
Read MoreValentine’s Day – Epic Fail
PSA – Be careful out there on Valentine’s Day! You never know when you’ll encounter a situation where you might lose your balance, trip over an unexpected object, or slip on snow and ice. During this time of the year we tend to treat falls and slips of all types, especially the past few weeks.…
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