By Lauren Fournier, PT, DPT
Several of our patients have inquired about the use and effectiveness of the relatively new product called CBD oil, or cannabidiol, to help with pain and other ailments, so we took it upon ourselves to … Read more »
By Tom Fontana, MSPT
Do you wonder if that pain on the underside of your heel is plantar fasciitis? Here’s a quick test you can perform to see if it’s plantar fasciitis or not.
Windlass test: Perform this test … Read more »
by Effie Koustas, MSPT
Do you feel a soft spot between your abdominal muscles? If the answer is yes, you may have a separation or what we refer to, medically, as diastasis. Don’t worry, this is a normal part of … Read more »
By Lauren Fournier, PT, DPT
At the beginning of this month, Cinco de Mayo gave us an excuse to drink margaritas and the Kentucky Derby an excuse to drink Mint Juleps. You may find additional occasions over the spring and … Read more »
By: James Goodwin, PTA, CSCS
Do what you love…
For as long as I can remember I have been fascinated with movement, starting as a young athlete from New Hampshire to playing D1 athletics at Syracuse University and later pursuing … Read more »
By Cathy Leer, PT, MBA
I have a dear friend and book club buddy that always reads the end of the book first to see if she wants to read it. Unhappy ending….no go. Happy ending…I’m in. So why am … Read more »
Here at FPTS we follow 3 simple steps to preparing young athletes for sport. RAMP is a commonly used acronym in the performance world meaning Range of Motion (ROM), Activation, and Movement P… Read more »
Surgical or non-surgical care involves physical therapy for reduction of swelling, healing of the damaged or repaired tendon, and restoring normal strength and ROM. Non-surgical treatment involves at least 8 weeks of casting … Read more »
Initially, the RICE protocol should be followed as soon as possible to minimize pain, inflammation and swelling: Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. Acetaminophen to address pain, or Ibuprofen to address … Read more »
Imaging studies are rarely needed, and a physician or orthopedic specialist can make the diagnosis with a good physical examination. The Thompson test, (Squeeze Test, lying on your belly and squeezing the … Read more »
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