Deconditioning syndrome is a common but not widely known condition that impacts people after a traumatic injury or event. This physical therapy
3 Orthopedic Tests of the Hand & Wrist
In previous articles we have discussed some common orthopedic tests of the knee, and shoulder. In this article, we are going to describe three of the
How Physical Therapy can Help with Diabetes
Diabetes is a metabolic condition in which the body is unable to produce enough insulin (which facilitates the body’s use of glucose for energy).
Hockey Injuries & Physical Therapy
Minnesota is known as The State of Hockey. Whether it’s watching the Wild, or playing in a pond hockey league, Minnesotans all over the state love
Why Your Doctor Won’t Prescribe Pain Meds
It can be incredibly frustrating when your doctor won’t prescribe your pain medication, but there is typically a good reason for it. Thankfully, there
3 Orthopedic Tests of the Elbow
In previous articles we have walked through some of the most common orthopedic tests of the shoulder and the knee. Now we’d like to focus on another
Physical Therapy after an Amputation
Under certain circumstances it may be necessary to amputate a patient’s limb. Amputations are only done when necessary to prevent further damage to
Physical Therapy New Year’s Resolutions for a Healthy 2017
A new year has arrived, and with it, countless resolutions. Statistically many people will give up on their resolutions by February, but that
3 Orthopedic Tests for Rotator Cuff Injuries
When a patient comes in with shoulder pain, there are numerous tests that a physician or physical therapist may utilize to help get to the bottom of
