The Cubital Tunnel The cubital tunnel is made up of bones, muscles, and ligaments inside your elbow in the area commonly referred to as the “funny bone”. There is a nerve running through this tunnel called the ulnar nerve, which starts at the side of your neck and ends in your fingers. This nerve [Read More]
orthopedic injuries
Physical Therapy Before Surgery
Some physical conditions or injuries require surgery for treatment. Your surgeon may suggest visiting a physical therapist before the operation in order to get your body strong and ready for the procedure. Physical therapy is known to help reduce or eliminate the pain of injuries and to assist in [Read More]
Common Conditions of Pediatric Orthopedics
The field of orthopedics was originally for treating children (not adults) who were born with or who developed musculoskeletal deformities – thus the Greek “ped” root word, which means “child.” Orthopedic disorders are physical issues that affect the bones, muscles, joints, tendons, and [Read More]
Common Shoulder Injuries
Your shoulder joint is the most mobile in your body. It allows you to perform a wide range of motion for all sorts of activities. But it’s the shoulder’s flexibility that also makes it susceptible to injury. Laborers and athletes are prone to developing shoulder problems through repetitive and [Read More]
Injuries to the ACL Knee Ligament
The knee is the junction of three bones: the femur (thighbone), tibia (shinbone), and patella (kneecap). These are held together by muscles, cartilage, and ligaments – including the anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL. Ligaments are strong bands of connective, slightly flexible tissue that attach [Read More]
