Hip and Low Back Pain in a Patient Presenting with Limb Length Inequality and Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction: A Case Study Regional Interdependence is a concept within the musculoskeletal physical therapy evaluation that lacks emphasis. This term refers to the concept … Read more

Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema  Erin Toomey, SPT Introduction: The National Cancer Institute, a component of the National Institutes of Health, estimates that one in eight women will develop breast cancer at some time during her life (Altekruse 2010). Those who elect … Read more

Let’s Get Moving:  A Home-Based Exercise Program for Individuals Recovering from Stroke Over the course of the year, I have researched the effectiveness of therapeutic exercise following stroke and the benefits of implementing community-based exercise programs for chronic stroke survivors.  … Read more

Scapular Taping for Subacromial Impingement in Overhead Athletes By Matthew Medlin Overview When I pitched for the Atlanta Braves (see above) I definitely struggled with subacomial impingement. In fact, subacromial impingement is the most common form of shoulder pathology in … Read more

Lower Extremity Functional Electrical Stimulation Cycling Training in Rehabilitation Post Stroke and Spinal Cord Injury by Brandon Lindquist [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGfjkDAJ40w&list=PL7AA3B9D92429123A&index=2[/youtube] Introduction During a clinical rotation at a skilled nursing facility (SNF) I was introduced to patterned electrical neuromuscular stimulation (PENS). The … Read more

Stroke and Falls Entering physical therapy school, I was determined that I was following the path to become a sports physical therapist. However, after clinical time and coursework, I felt myself being inexplicably drawn to neuromuscular physical therapy. After my … Read more

Evaluation of the Sacroiliac Joint By: Joanne LaRowe Overview The sacroiliac joint is one of the most controversial joints in the body.  The joint itself has minimal motion; however, over 35 muscles and numerous ligaments attach to the joint and … Read more

Walk with Ease to Improve Mobility and Quality of Life in Chronic Stroke Survivors Carly Laper   I conducted to research study to examine the feasibility and preliminary effects of the Walk with Ease (WWE) program on chronic stroke survivors. … Read more

Let’s Get Moving!   Home Physical Activity Program My Story I have always been active, as a child and an adult. Many of my happiest memories from childhood are of being active such as swimming and playing kickball with neighborhood … Read more

  Differential Diagnosis of Dizziness & Treatment of Unilateral Peripheral Vestibular Hypofunction By Megan Eyler, SPT   Introduction Dizziness affects an estimated 20-30% of the population.1 A US National Healthcare survey found that 7.5 million patients with dizziness are examined … Read more