Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Conditions

Orthopedic and musculoskeletal injuries may involve bones, muscles with their related tendons, joint capsules and structures, ligaments, menisci and surrounding soft tissue. Injuries to one or more of these structures may cause impairments such as pain, inflammation, restricted movement, joint instability, or muscle weakness. General Conditions Osteoarthritis Osteoporosis Fibromyalgia TMJD (Temporomandibular joint dysfunction) Rheumatoid arthritis Generalized Weakness or Debilitation Balance Deficits or Problems Neck and Low Back Injuries and Pathologies Sprain/strain Joint stiffness/hypomobility Joint instability/hypermobility Disc problems Scoliosis Stenosis Muscle spasm Postural Dysfunction Sacroiliac joint (SI joint) dysfunction Shoulder Injuries and Conditions Sprain/Strain Rotator cuff tear (operative or non-operative) Dislocation Adhesive capsulitis ("Frozen shoulder") Tendinitis (tendonitis) Fracture (conservative or post-operative) Shoulder impingement Thoracic outlet syndrome Elbow Injuries and Conditions Sprain/strain "Golfer's elbow" (medial epicondylitis) "Tennis elbow" (lateral epicondylitis) Fracture (conservative or post-operative) Wrist Injuries and Conditions Sprain/strain Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Repetitive motion/stress injuries Fracture (conservative or post-operative) Hip Injuries and Conditions Sprain/Strain Bursitis Iliotibial band (IT band) tightness/syndrome Tendinitis (tendonitis) Total hip replacement Knee Injuries and Conditions Sprain/Strain Patellofemoral syndrome Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tear (operative or non-operative) Meniscus tear (operative or non-operative) Tendinitis (tendonitis) Total knee replacement Ankle Injuries and Conditions Sprain/strain Tendinitis (tendonitis) Fractures (conservative or post-operative) Foot/Toe Injuries and Conditions Sprain/strain Plantar fasciitis Tarsal tunnel syndrome Bunionectomies Fractures/stress fractures (conservative or post-operative) Over-Pronation (flat feet/fallen arches) Physical Therapy Treatment Includes: Manual therapy Medical Exercise/Therapeutic Exercise Range of motion Balance Training Stretching Posture correction Modalities Bracing or Stabilizing devices Custom Foot Orthotics Patient education Home exercise program (HEP)

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