Symptoms & Conditions

Autism Spectrum Disorder 0
- Symptoms & Conditions
- February 24, 2017
Physical Therapist’s Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorder Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience delays in the development of basic skills in specific areas. They have difficulty interacting and communicating socially, and they show limited and repetitive patterns of behavior. Children with ASD may rely on routines, such as putting on their clothes in the
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Osteoarthritis 0
- Symptoms & Conditions
- February 24, 2017
Physical Therapist’s Guide to Osteoarthritis “Arthritis” is a term used to describe inflammation of the joints. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis and usually is caused by the deterioration of a joint. Typically, the weight-bearing joints are affected, with the knee and the hip being the most common. An estimated 27 million
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear 0
- Symptoms & Conditions
- February 24, 2017
Physical Therapist’s Guide to Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is an injury to the knee commonly affecting athletes, such as soccer players, basketball players, skiers, and gymnasts. Nonathletes can also experience an ACL tear due to injury or accident. Approximately 200,000 ACL injuries are diagnosed in the United States
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Ankylosing Spondylitis 0
- Symptoms & Conditions
- February 24, 2017
Physical Therapist’s Guide to Ankylosing Spondylitis Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is an inflammatory disease that causes pain and stiffness in the spine, pelvis, and other joints, like the hips, knees, feet, and shoulders. AS is a chronic (lifelong) disease, and it is hereditary. Although a majority of people who have AS carry a gene called HLA-B27,
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Ankle Sprain 0
- Symptoms & Conditions
- February 24, 2017
Physical Therapist’s Guide to Ankle Sprain Ankle sprains are common injuries that occur when the foot twists or turns beyond its normal range of movement, causing the ligaments of the ankle to overstretch or tear. It is estimated that 23,000 Americans experience ankle sprains daily. Of all sports injuries in the United States, 45% are
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Ankle Impingement 0
- Symptoms & Conditions
- February 24, 2017
Physical Therapist’s Guide to Ankle Impingement Ankle impingement occurs when either soft or bony tissues are compressed within the ankle joint at the extreme end of a motion, such as pointing the foot sharply downward. It typically affects people who experience forces through their ankle at these “end-range” positions, such as dancers, gymnasts, or people
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Autism Spectrum Disorder 0