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What is Cervicogenic headache? As the name might suggest a cervicogenic headache is pain in the head that starts in or is referred from the neck. Cervicogenic headache is common after whiplash injury, with up to 53% of headache after accident related to the neck. How can I tell if I have cervicogenic headache? How […]
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What is TMJ Physical Therapy Near Me Temporomandibular Dysfunction (TMD) is a common condition affecting the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and impairing functions such as opening and closing of the jaw, chewing, and talking. The TMJ, located in front of the ear, is a sliding hinge joint, with attachments from the chewing muscles as well as […]
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Sustained postures for any given task, be it lifting, biking, driving, or working at a computer, can overload the bodies biomechanical tolerance if not properly dosed. By: Dustin Steffan, DPT Sustained postures for any given task, be it lifting, biking, driving, or working at a computer, can overload the bodies biomechanical tolerance if not properly […]
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Whiplash occurs during a forceful forward and backward or side to side movement of the neck. Common symptoms of whiplash include: Symptoms associated with more serious injury: Multiple tissues in the neck may be affected following a whiplash injury: Muscle: The muscles of your neck and shoulders may be strained (stretched), or become guarded (unconscious […]
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What is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Physical Therapy? The thoracic outlet is home to a bundle of nerves, a vein, and an artery travelling from the neck toward the shoulder. The borders of the thoracic outlet include the anterior and middle scalene muscles, the first rib, and the collar bone. When the neurovascular structures become compromised […]
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Rotator Cuff Physical Therapy Seattle What is Rotator Cuff Physical Therapy? The rotator cuff is a set of four muscles that attach from the shoulder blade into the ball and socket joint of the shoulder. These muscles provide the primary stabilizing force to the shoulder, which is otherwise built for mobility. Because of the dynamic […]
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What is the meniscus? The meniscus is a C-shaped structure in the knee. There is a medial are a lateral meniscus that function to provide cushioning to the knee and to support rotational movements. It is a very commonly injured structure. Tears of the meniscus can occur in a variety of orientations (as pictured below) […]
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The lumbar (low back) disc acts as a spacer between the bony segments of your spine. The disc serves as shock absorption for your spine, and allows range of motion through your back. The disc consists of firm outer layer called the annulus, and gel-like inner material called the nucleus pulposus. With normal wear and […]
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Hip impingement is a structural or mechanical disorder of the hip. The hip joint is made up of the femoral head (ball) and the acetabulum (socket). An impingement condition occurs when the ball does not glide smoothly within the socket. This may be due a structural variation in the shape of the bones, or due […]
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Frozen shoulder (aka adhesive capsulitis) is a condition of the shoulder in which the shoulder capsule – the connective tissue that surrounds the joint – becomes inflamed and fibrotic, leading to pain, joint stiffness, and loss of functional movement of the shoulder. Little is known about the underlying cause of frozen shoulder, however some factors […]
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Infrapatellar fat pad (aka Hoffa’s fat pad): A fluid filled sack that sits below the patella, and can be felt on either side of the patellar tendon (the patellar tendon connects the patella to the tibia). When inflamed, the infrapatellar fat pad can be pinched between the patella and the femur, or the femur and […]
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What is Facet Joint Pain? Facet joint: The facet joints are small joints that link adjacent vertebrae of your spine. There are two facet joints to each pairing of vertebrae (right and left), and you have facet joints at every level of the spine, with the exception of the top-most vertebrae connecting your head to […]
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What is Herniated Disc Physical Therapy? Intervertebral discs act as spacers between the vertebrae of your spine The disc is made up of two parts: the nucleus is the viscous center of the disc, and the annulus are the fibrous rings on the outside of the disc The nucleus is made up of about 85% […]
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So you just had a total knee replacement: Congratulations on your brand-new knee! You’ve taken a big step to managing your stubborn knee pain. However, a total knee replacement is an invasive surgery, and it’s helpful to know what to expect and how to manage your symptoms after surgery. Here are some tips to be […]
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So you just had a total hip replacement: Congratulations on your brand-new hip! You’ve taken a big step to managing your stubborn hip pain. However, a total hip replacement is an invasive surgery, and it’s helpful to know what to expect and how to manage your symptoms after surgery. Here are some tips to be […]
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By Kristen Vaughan, DPT After an early season teaser that got all of the powder hounds drooling, we now all wait in anticipation for the heart of the season to commence and take what days we can get in the meantime. This is a great time to work on any problem-areas in your body that […]
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What is it? How can it be treated? A diastasis rectus occurs when the muscles of the rectus abdominus split at the linea alba, their connection down the middle of the abdomen. The most common cause of a diastasis rectus is pregnancy, with studies showing that 98-100% of women will show a gap in the […]