Health blog

Knee pain has many sources, but all of them can be treated here at LSTC! Osteoarthritis: wearing of the joint surfaces (cartilage) between the tibiofemoral joint;...

Knee pain and knee injuries is often the result of an imbalance in tension of muscles. When certain muscles are tighter or weaker than others, it...

Patellofemoral Pain (PFP) is considered a diagnosis of exclusion for anterior knee pain (pain in the front of your knee or around your kneecap).  Structurally, there...

The IT Band is a part of body that is somewhat of a mystery to many. You've probably heard of the it but are you confident...

When people think of physical therapy the first thing to come to mind is often ‘injury.” While physical therapy is instrumental in solving injuries and improving...

Getting onto and off the floor forces us to put our knees in a bent position and put significant force through the joint. It also requires...

Total joint replacements are not uncommon in today’s medical field. While there are many paths to a joint replacement, the most common is with aging. Frequently...

If  you are concerned that you might have or have been recently diagnosed with one of these issues, consider a visit to Physical Therapy! We can...

I found myself out hiking this past weekend to get out of the house and enjoy the weather which is something I love to do! I’m...

“Oh man, I think I just felt something pop in my knee!” This is a common statement made by those who have just experienced a ligamentous...

I’m sure most of you have heard the terms runner’s knee or IT Band at some point in time… Now understanding what it means may be...

Before we get into information about meniscus tears, we must first learn about what a meniscus is, as well as its purpose inside of the knee...