RAMP into your season
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 »
Category: Sports Injuries
Achilles Tendon Rupture: Cause, Diagnosis,Treatment
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 »
Achilles Tendon Ruptures: Cause, Diagnosis, Treatment
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 »
Achilles Tendon Ruptures: Cause, Diagnosis, Treatment
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 »
Achilles Tendon Ruptures: Cause, Treatment, Prognosis
Unlike other tendon tears, the Achilles tendon has very classic and similar signs and symptoms among those suffering the injury. They include:
- A loud noise, like a pop, snap, or bang
- Sudden
Achilles Tendon Ruptures: Cause, Treatment, Prognosis
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 »
Stay In The Game With James
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 »
Introducing Karen Bagnardi!
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 »
Kinesiology Tape’s Many Uses: Is It A Stretch?
By Tom Fontana, MSPT
If you’ve watched any of the last couple summer Olympics, especially beach volleyball, you’ve undoubtedly noticed the somewhat spider-y looking strips of tape on many (most!) athletes and probably thought, “What’s up with that?”
There are … Read more »
Sleigh Bells Ringing? Foam Rollers/Balls Vibrating…
By James Goodwin, PTA, CSCS
Does anyone you know spend hours upon hours trying to get rid of those nagging trigger points and muscle restrictions without getting the results they want? If so, look no further! The Hyperice Vyper 2.0 … Read more »
