Hip Snapping Syndrome by Steven Rozov Many people experience an audible “snapping” or “popping” sensation at their hip when moving their legs while walking, performing exercises, or going up stairs. This sound may also be accompanied by a painful or burning sensation that often starts out tolerable but becomes a constant pain that may feel
Following a traumatic surgery such as a total hip replacement or total knee replacement, there is always inevitably a loss of muscle mass (known as atrophy) and overall muscle strength. This often presents functionally as difficulty with lifting a leg, standing up from a seated position, maintaining a standing position, walking, and going up and
One of the newer joint mobilization techniques that is commonly practiced in many physical therapy clinics, gyms, and athletic training facilities is Joint Flossing using a compressive wrap; one of the more popular brands called Voodoo-Floss. In practice a band is wrapped around a joint or muscle that is restricted creating a powerful compressive force,
The hip joint is a ball and socket joint which is comprised of the rounded head of the femur and the articular surface of the pelvis. The hip joint allows movement in all three planes. Sagittal: flexion and extension, Frontal: abduction and adduction and Transverse: internal and external rotation. To further that, there are many
With the upcoming opening of our Freehold location in late 2017, which will offer aquatic therapy services to those that may require it, I thought it a good idea to share with you some of the benefits of aquatic therapy for the treatment of hip and knee osteoarthritis. To review, osteoarthritis (more commonly known as
While technological advancements and improvements in the medical field continue to evolve, patients (and clinicians) are striving for better outcomes. However, with social media and TV ‘doctors’ attempting to fill headlines and airtime, several preliminary interventions can become exposed to the public without having strong evidence supporting their effectiveness. Fortunately, a growing body of evidence
A few weeks ago, the folks at Move Forward PT published an article entitled “Seven Myths About Physical Therapy.” In it they discussed some of the common misunderstandings of physical therapy and physical therapists. Before continuing to the rest of this post, take a minute to read the article – it is a quick and informative
We all take walking or climbing stairs for granted, but for some, these everyday activities become daunting. About one-quarter of all adults develop inflammation of the hip joint—also known as osteoarthritis—by age 85, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There’s no known cause for the condition; we’re all at risk. Here’s what
If you suffer from sciatica—nerve-related pain that occurs as a result of a back problem—you know how debilitating it can be. The discomfort, which might feel like a leg cramp or a shooting or tingling sensation, often worsens when you sit, sneeze or cough. Fortunately, there are ways to get beyond the pain. Here are some
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