By Lauren Fournier, PT, DPT
Vestibular Rehab Therapist
With all the discussion about concussions in youth sports, especially football, it can seem daunting when trying to decide what type of helmet to choose for your child. There is no guarantee … Read more »
By Lauren Fournier, PT, DPT
Most concussion symptoms will improve within a month, but 20-30% continue with post-concussion syndrome. Patients with slow concussion recovery are more likely to continually visit health-care professionals, miss school and, therefore, their parents need … Read more »
By Tom Fontana, MSPT
In terms of car safety, is it better to be a nimble, but light, Lamborghini that can better AVOID an accident, or a plodding (compared to a Lamborghini!) but stout Humvee that can better WITHSTAND an … Read more »
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:
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