Common Physical Therapy Conditions Conditions

Achilles Tendon Rupture An Achilles tendon rupture is a complete or partial tear that occurs when the tendon is stretched beyond its capacity.

Lumbar Strain A lumbar strain is an injury to the lower back. This results in damaged tendons and muscles that can spasm and feel sore.
Myofascial Pain Syndrome Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is defined as pain that originates from myofascial trigger points in skeletal muscle. It refers to pain and inflammation in the body's soft tissues.
Sciatica Sciatica (also known as "Fat Wallet Syndrome"), most commonly occurs when a herniated disk, bone spur on the spine or narrowing of the spine compresses part of the nerve.
Scoliosis Scoliosis is a spinal deformity consisting of lateral curvature and rotation of the vertebrae.

Cervical Radiculopathy Cervical radiculopathy, commonly called a "pinched nerve," occurs when a nerve in the neck is compressed or irritated where it branches away from the spinal cord.
Neck Strain Neck strain is an injury to the muscles and tendons that support and move the head and neck.

Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis Epicondylitis of the elbow is a condition associated with repetitive forearm and elbow activities, characterized by elbow pain during or following elbow flexion and extension.

Ankle Sprains A sudden movement or twist, often when the foot rolls in, can overstretch the supporting ligaments, causing ligament tears and bleeding around the joint.
Gout Gout is a form of arthritis (inflammation of the joints) that can cause sudden, severe attacks of pain in the joints.
Plantar Fasciitis Plantar fasciitis is where you have chronic pain on the bottom of your foot, around your heel and arch.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition that causes pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand and wrist.
Fractures A fracture is a break in the continuity of a bone. Fractures range from small partial cracks to complete breaks and can occur in any bone.
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis Arthritis is a general term used to describe inflammation of the joints.
Trigger Finger Trigger finger is a condition that causes pain, stiffness, and a sensation of locking or catching when you bend and straighten your finger.

Piriformis Syndrome Piriformis syndrome occurs when the piriformis muscle spasms and causes buttock pain that radiates down the back of the leg along the sciatic nerve.
Pubalgia Pubalgia is a chronic groin lesion.

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury An anterior cruciate ligament injury is the over-stretching or tearing of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee. Most people who tear their ACL feel pain and a "pop" in their knee when the injury happens.
Iliotibial Band Syndrome Iliotibial band syndrome is an overuse injury of the connective issues that are located on the outer thigh and knee.
Jumper's Knee A knee condition characterized by inflammation of your patellar tendon caused by repetitive stress and results from the knee being overworked.
Medial and Lateral Collateral Ligament Injuries A medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury is a stretch, partial tear, or complete tear of the ligament on the inside of the knee, while an injury to the lateral collateral ligament of the knee can be caused by a varus stress or hyperextension to the knee joint.

Bell's Palsy Bell's palsy is a condition that causes a temporary weakness or paralysis of the muscles on one side of the face.
Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke) Cerebrovascular accident (CVA) is the medical term for a stroke. A stroke is when blood flow to a part of your brain is stopped either by a blockage or the rupture of a blood vessel.

Frozen Shoulder Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition characterized by stiffness and pain in your shoulder joint.
Rotator Cuff Tendinitis Rotator cuff tendinitis is the swelling of the cuff tendons and the surrounding bursa. This causes pain, shoulder weakness and limited range of motion.
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome Shoulder impingement syndrome is the result of a vicious cycle of rubbing of the rotator cuff between your humerus and top outer edge of your shoulder.

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