Tennis Elbow: A pain with many names
Do you have pain in your forearm and elbow, but never picked up a tennis racquet in your life? Whether you call it tennis elbow, “climber’s syndrome,” or anything else, elbow pain is often caused by a form of tendinitis or irritation of the tissue that connects the muscles in your forearm to your elbow. […]
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=”] Signs & Symptoms | Causes | Diagnosis | Prevention | Treatment | Conservative | Surgery [/av_textblock] [av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=”] Tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis is a condition in which the outer part of the elbow becomes sore and tender. The forearm muscles and tendons become damaged from overuse — repeating […]
Kinesiology Taping
Kinesiology Taping The tape used in Kinesiology taping (Kinesio tape) is made of 100% elastic fibers that are latex-free. You may notice a wave-like pattern, which is purposely put on the tape to mimic fingerprints and allow the tape to breathe. The tape itself only stretches on the longitudinal axis, and the purpose of its […]
Dry Needling
Dry Needling Dry needling is an effective therapy to treat muscular tension and spasms which commonly accompanies conditions such as arthritis, nerve irritation, muscular strains, ligament strains, herniated discs, and chronic pain. It is called “dry” needling because there is no solution injected. With dry needling, the needle itself and the effects it produces within […]
Cupping Therapy
Cupping Therapy Cupping therapy is one of the oldest methods of traditional Chinese medicine—the earliest recorded use of cupping dates to the early fourth century. Cupping treatments are believed to act as the reverse of massage treatments. That’s because instead of applying pressure on the skin, cupping uses vacuum pressure to pull it upwards, creating […]
PT Services
Our PT Services If you’ve been watching the Olympics, you’ve probably noticed some interesting circular marks or colored tape on the bodies of these athletes. Olympic athletes compete and train at such an intense level that injuries are inevitable. While they have some of the world’s best trainers, doctors and physical therapists available, many of […]
