Shoulder Anatomy

Shoulder Anatomy

Shoulder Introduction The shoulder is one of the largest, most flexible and complex joints in the body.  It consists of three main bones: the humerus, scapula, and clavicle and four joints. A shoulder allows for raising, bending and rotating the arms. It is one of...
Geriatric Physical Therapy: Providing Care for Seniors

Geriatric Physical Therapy: Providing Care for Seniors

Providing Care for Seniors As we age, our bodies go through a natural process of wear and tear. This process can lead to various physical problems, such as loss of mobility, pain, and reduced function. Geriatric physical therapy is a specialized branch of physical...
Anatomy of the Knee

Anatomy of the Knee

The knee is a hinge joint between the hip and ankle in the leg. The knee is a synovial joint consisting of 4 bones including the femur, tibia, patella, and fibula.   Joint A joint is where two or more bones meet and move (articulate) on one another. The main...
Are Physical Therapists Doctors?

Are Physical Therapists Doctors?

Are Physical Therapists Doctors? In most cases, the answer is YES!   The first doctorate-trained physical therapists in the United States graduated in 1996. Since 2016, the accreditation agency for Physical Therapy Education, CAPTE, has made DPT or Doctor of...
Virtual physical therapy How did we get here?

Virtual physical therapy How did we get here?

Introduction People are increasingly seeking answers to their problems online and those with neuromusculoskeletal pain are no exception! Searchers who chose virtual physical therapy rated their satisfaction level and results comparable to in-person therapy. There has...
There’s Hope for Those with Arthritis

There’s Hope for Those with Arthritis

“How can you help me? I have arthritis.” Unfortunately, as physical therapists, this is something that we hear all of the time. The first thing we have to do in order to truly help these patients is to change their “I’m broken” mindset. It can be very...