Lauren Fournier, PT, DPT
Concussions can have detrimental effects in many ways. There is the more obvious trauma to the brain tissue, the skull and the neck musculature from sustaining a blow to the head or whiplash injury. The other, … Read more »
By James Goodwin, PTA, CSCS
By far the most common problem with young athletes trying to prepare for pre-season sports is trying the cram workouts in just before the start of the season. This almost always results in unnecessary trauma … 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 »
Unlike other tendon tears, the Achilles tendon has very classic and similar signs and symptoms among those suffering the injury. They include:
The largest tendon in our body is the Achilles tendon or heel cord. A band of thick and fibrous tissue, it attaches the calf muscles of your leg to the heel bone, and when … Read more »
Want to quickly screen your shoulder mobility? Follow these simple instructions: Take a measure of your dominate hand from crease of the wrist to the tip of the farthest finger…this is your hand length used below. Standing tall with … Read more »
Karen Bagnardi, MPT, CAFS, 3DMAPS® Certified
Graduate Physical Therapy School: Emory University
Undergraduate School: Gettysburg College
Professional Profile
Karen Bagnardi, MPT has practiced as a physical therapist specializing in orthopedic and sports medicine physical therapy for 25 plus years, … Read more »
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