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Five Holistic Strategies for Managing Pain

Last updated on November 28, 2022 By Jahan Shiekhy PT, DPT, CSCS Leave a Comment

woman with neck pain and cooling pad

As physical therapists, we frequently hear this question: “I have this ache or pain, what should I do?” While specific aches & pains need a bit more assessment, there are general strategies that you can implement for musculoskeletal pain. In this blog post, we’ll be focusing on some strategies that are efficient in terms of […]

Filed Under: Orthopedic Injury, Physical Therapy

The Healthcare Plight of the Working Dancer

Last updated on October 18, 2022 By Kira Davis MPT Leave a Comment

Something that many people do not understand is that performing artists do not always have the same luxuries as a general office worker when it comes to healthcare coverage. While some may argue that fine arts are a needed part of society, the public is typically not aware of how little support these artists get […]

Filed Under: Dance, Exercise & Fitness, Orthopedic Injury

How Long Will It Take Me To Recover From Surgery?

Last updated on October 7, 2022 By Dan Baumstark, MSPT, CHT Leave a Comment

This is one of the most common questions asked of both patients in our little outpatient orthopedic clinic and through the question sections in our blogs. This question is, of course, broad, and the answer depends on a myriad of variables. The answer in short is… probably longer than you were told. Here is our […]

Filed Under: Orthopedic Injury, Physical Therapy

Ruling Out Alternative Causes Of Spinal Pain

Last updated on July 15, 2022 By Dan Baumstark, MSPT, CHT Leave a Comment

man experiencing lower back pain

Most people who report a sudden onset of back pain find that it alleviates within a relatively short period of time without significant medical intervention. An example of this could be someone performing a lift of a heavy object off of the ground and “throwing out” the lower back. A few days of rest and […]

Filed Under: Orthopedic Injury Tagged With: Lower Back, Upper Back

Allowing Tendonitis To Heal

Last updated on February 27, 2022 By Dan Baumstark, MSPT, CHT Leave a Comment

I hate tendonitis and the misery that it brings. The loss of function, the psychological frustration that comes with having pain with motion, and visits to health professionals are annoyances that many of us who have tendonitis must endure. Tendonitis is inflammation of a tendon that usually stems from repetitive stress or overuse. We commonly […]

Filed Under: Featured, Injury Prevention, Orthopedic Injury Tagged With: Hand Wrist & Elbow, Shoulder

Managing Expectations When Recovering from a Labral Repair

Last updated on December 11, 2021 By PhysioDC

I have seen many clients with post-operative shoulder labral repairs. It is a frustrating injury that takes time to recover from. Being the recipient of two labral repair surgeries myself, it is my opinion that the key to recovery with a labral injury is managing expectations. The shoulder labrum is a fibrous, or rigid type […]

Filed Under: Featured, Orthopedic Injury Tagged With: Shoulder

Post-Surgical Ankle Boot? Please Get a Lift For Your Other Shoe!

Last updated on November 28, 2021 By Dan Baumstark, MSPT, CHT 99 Comments

Many of us know someone who has suffered trauma to the ankle or foot (fractures, surgeries etc.) that requires the usage of a giant, cumbersome immobilization boot. Ankle boots are a necessary evil: They protect the joints and bones of the lower leg and allow for bones and soft tissues to heal. The problem that […]

Filed Under: Featured, Orthopedic Injury Tagged With: Ankle & Foot

What Does a Shoulder Labral Tear Feel Like?

Last updated on September 15, 2021 By Dan Baumstark, MSPT, CHT

From personal experience I can attest that labral tears can hurt quite a bit. What we will be discussing today in this blog post are a few ways to differentiate between shoulder labral tear pain and pain associated with other shoulder problems. For the sake of brevity, we have already described the basic anatomy of […]

Filed Under: Orthopedic Injury Tagged With: Shoulder

When Can I Start Working Out After Shoulder Surgery?

Last updated on September 2, 2021 By Dan Baumstark, MSPT, CHT

At PhysioDC, we hear this question all of the time. It is a vague question, because it depends entirely on what type of procedure/repair you had on your shoulder. IN GENERAL, here is a basic protocol for many types of rotator cuff repairs, labral repairs, bankart repairs, and acromioplasty. It goes without saying that you […]

Filed Under: Exercise & Fitness, Featured, Orthopedic Injury Tagged With: Shoulder

Dealing with the Aging Process

Last updated on August 17, 2021 By Dan Baumstark, MSPT, CHT Leave a Comment

A common cause of orthopedic injury is over-training. Working out at the gym, playing your favorite sport, or even walking can be the root cause of a multitude of orthopedic injuries. The key to managing these types of injuries may lie in adjusting your routine to fit your age. People in their teens and twenties […]

Filed Under: Featured, Orthopedic Injury

How Do I Stabilize an Unstable Shoulder?

Last updated on August 13, 2021 By Dan Baumstark, MSPT, CHT 170 Comments

A significant percentage of the population has “unstable” shoulders, or shoulders that have the ability to move into ranges that place one at risk for orthopedic injury. Also known by the medical community as “multi-directional instability,” loose shoulders are fairly easy to identify. If you suspect that you have an unstable shoulder, ask yourself the […]

Filed Under: Exercise & Fitness, Featured, Orthopedic Injury Tagged With: Shoulder

Soccer Injury Treatment

Last updated on August 6, 2021 By Dan Baumstark, MSPT, CHT Leave a Comment

young boy hitting soccer ball with head

We see injuries stemming from sports every day here at PhysioDC. Sports that involve high velocity collisions in particular can be devastating in countless ways. Throughout our blog, we highlight specific sports and correlating injuries that commonly occur while playing these sports. Ankle Injuries Ankle traumas are very common injuries, given that running and changing […]

Filed Under: Featured, Orthopedic Injury

Suffering from Trigger Finger?

Last updated on July 5, 2021 By Dan Baumstark, MSPT, CHT Leave a Comment

trigger finger (stenosing tenosynovitis)

The common definition of “trigger finger” involves a person who enjoys or is perhaps likely to discharge a firearm. The medical definition of a “trigger finger” is quite different. Trigger fingers (sometimes referred to as stenosing tenosynovitis, ugh) are quite painful. Typical symptoms include a painful range of motion of the finger(s) with bending and […]

Filed Under: Featured, Orthopedic Injury Tagged With: Hand Wrist & Elbow

Why Won’t My Shoulder Rotate?

Last updated on June 4, 2021 By Dan Baumstark, MSPT, CHT 31 Comments

Deficits in the shoulder’s ability to rotate both internally and externally occur in patients with shoulder pain all of the time. Today we will be talking about internal rotation deficits. This is clinically referred to as “GIRD” (Glenohumeral Internal Rotational Deficit). The following photos illustrate how GIRD presents. Note that with the patient’s attempt to […]

Filed Under: Featured, Orthopedic Injury Tagged With: Shoulder

What Exactly Is the Rotator Cuff?

Last updated on March 11, 2021 By Josh Ripp PT, DPT, CSCS Leave a Comment

biker with immense shoulder pain

The Anatomy Ah, the infamous rotator cuff. Nearly everyone knows someone who has injured it, but what is a rotator cuff? During my physical therapy career, I have heard individuals call this a rotator cup, rotary cuff, rotor cup, and many other alternatives, but do not worry because we understand what you mean. First, a […]

Filed Under: Orthopedic Injury, Physical Therapy Tagged With: Shoulder

Why Does My Knee Cap Dislocate?

Last updated on March 1, 2021 By Christina Eidi DPT Leave a Comment

experiencing knee cap pain

The most common type of knee dislocation is sideways toward the outside of the leg. This is usually due to weakness in the quads, more specifically the Vastus Medialis Oblique (VMO). The VMO is the innermost quad muscle that provides stability and allows the knee cap to move properly. When this muscle is weak, there […]

Filed Under: Orthopedic Injury, Physical Therapy Tagged With: Knee

What Is the Easiest Way to Test the Knee for ACL Tears?

Last updated on February 16, 2021 By Dan Baumstark, MSPT, CHT Leave a Comment

The “Lever Test,” or “Lelli’s Sign,” is a relatively new method devised to give us a quick and easy assessment of ACL integrity. What makes this test brilliant is its simplicity and reliance on the concept of using an intact ACL to demonstrate a simple fulcrum or “see-saw.” (Think back to your elementary school days […]

Filed Under: Orthopedic Injury, Physical Therapy Tagged With: Knee

Meniscus Surgery: What Can I Expect?

Last updated on October 8, 2020 By Dan Baumstark, MSPT, CHT

struggling with intense knee pain

Meniscal surgery is the “bread and butter” procedure performed by most orthopedic surgeons in the country. In my physical therapy practice, it is one of the most common post-surgical diagnoses that we see. A short anatomy lesson: there are two (2) menisci that are found in each of your knee joints. They are horse-shoe shaped […]

Filed Under: Featured, Orthopedic Injury Tagged With: Knee

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Most Popular Articles

  • 1. Why Won’t My Elbow Straighten?
  • 2. Post-Surgical Ankle Boot? Please Get a Lift For Your Other Shoe!
  • 3. When Can I Start Working Out After Shoulder Surgery?
  • 4. Managing Expectations When Recovering from Labral Repair
  • 5. Why Are My Ring Finger & Pinky Finger Numb?
  • 6. Two Long-Term Effects of Ankle Sprains
  • 7. How to Sleep Comfortably after Shoulder Surgery
  • 8. Shoulder Surgery: When Can I Get Rid of My Shoulder Sling?
  • 9. Hip Labral Repair Rehabilitation: What To Expect
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