Change is a necessary and important part of our everyday life. Change gives us the ability to adapt and without it, we simply would not exist. There are many types [...]

A new research article published in the Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy concludes that physical therapy is just as effective as surgery for patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. [...]

According to an article published in the New York Times there are new guidelines for the treatment of lower back pain. These updated guidelines published by the American College of [...]

The gastrocnemius  (commonly called the calf muscle) is found on the back of your lower leg beginning at the knee and inserting into your heel via the Achilles tendon. The [...]

Osteoarthritis is the break down of cartilage in a joint. This can cause pain, swelling and problems moving the effected joints. It is important to keep your joints strong and [...]

After an athlete sustains a concussion they may be required to complete a return to play program in order to ensure they can safely return to their sport. This occurs [...]

The normal heart is a strong, muscular pump a little larger than a fist. It pumps blood continuously through the circulatory system. Each day the average heart "beats" (expands and [...]

To answer that we’ll first start with the definition of health. Dorland’s Medical Dictionary Defines Health as “… a state of optimal physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely [...]

The hamstrings are a group of muscles made up of the biceps femoris, the semitendinosus and the semimembranosus muscles. The primary job of this muscle group is to bend your [...]