What is shoulder impingement? Shoulder impingement is one of the most common causes of shoulder pain in both the general and athletic populations. The prevalence of shoulder impingement is exemplified…
Elbow pain: Diagnosis and Treatment What are the causes of medial and lateral elbow pain? Elbow pain comes in 2 major flavors: medial and lateral elbow pain, that is, pain…
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…
By: Dustin Steffan, DPT Hand injuries, specifically pulley injuries, are common amongst climbers. Pulley injuries are slow to heal and often responsible for a great deal of missed climbing time.…
By: Kristen Vaughan, DPT It’s summertime in the Northwest and we at Union PT hope that you are getting out to enjoy the bounty that the PNW has to offer.…
By: Dustin Steffan, DPT The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of many ligaments that provide structural support to the knee. The ACL specifically controls anterior movement of the tibia…
By: Dustin Steffan, DPT Seattle Physical Therapist The diagnosis of a lumbar disc injury can be both intimidating and confusing. The healing process is generally a long one, but there…
What is Manual Therapy? Why is Manual Therapy Important? Why I’m a Manual Therapist By: Sarah Kaiser, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT What is manual therapy? Manual therapy is, at its most…
Whiplash occurs during a forceful forward and backward or side to side movement of the neck. Whiplash most often occurs during a motor vehicle accident, but can also happen during…
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…