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What is femoroacetabular impingement? Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) syndrome is a painful hip condition that is sometimes known as “hip impingement”. It can develop when the hip is commonly placed in…

What is an ankle sprain? An ankle sprain is an injury to the ligaments connecting the lower leg bones to the foot. This happens when the foot is suddenly and…

What are other terms for a hamstring injury? What is a hamstring strain? Hamstring strains are one of the most common musculoskeletal injuries seen in active populations and make up…

What is carpal tunnel syndrome? Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a condition that arises due to compression of the median nerve as it runs down the forearm and into the…

Did you know that the human body has 320 skeletal muscle pairs? That’s 640 total working together to make us move, push and pull. It is amazing that we have…

What is Frozen Shoulder? Adhesive capsulitis, sometimes referred to as frozen shoulder, is a thickening of the joint capsule (known as fibrosis) that surrounds the shoulder (also called the glenohumeral…

What is blood flow restriction training (BFR)? Blood flow restriction (BFR) training, also known as occlusion training, is a training method that involves restricting the blood flow of a limb…

There are two types of Achilles Tendinitis: Insertional Achilles tendinopathy Mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy What causes Achilles tendinitis? Common complaints: How can therapy help? Assessment Treatment For a more detailed explanation…

What is a meniscus tear? Meniscus tears represent the most common intra-articular knee injury and are the most frequent cause of surgical procedures performed by orthopedic surgeons.2 In younger populations…

What is plantar fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis, also known as plantar fasciopathy or plantar heel pain, is one of the most common causes of foot pain. It is an irritation of…