Do your knees sometimes give out suddenly when you’re standing or walking? This symptom can be debilitating, especially when accompanied by discomfort and knee pain. Knee buckling is typically associated with weakness and instability around the knee; however, the specific cause can vary. Identifying the root cause behind your knee
Persistent knee pain can be frustrating, especially when it’s localized around the back of the knee. Pain behind the kneecap is often related to conditions and injuries affecting the soft tissue of the knee. To find relief from your pain, addressing the underlying issue is crucial. Fortunately, solutions are available.
Are you dealing with terrible pain in your ankle and the back of your heel? Achilles tendon pain most often occurs due to injury, and athletes are most likely to experience it. One study showed that Achilles disorders affect around 1 million athletes annually. These injuries are especially common if
FORT OGLETHORPE, GA, August 19, 2024 — Excel Rehab & Sports is thrilled to announce the opening of a new outpatient physical therapy clinic in Fort Oglethorpe, located at 3460 Battlefield Pkwy. This clinic will offer both outpatient physical therapy services and sports rehabilitation, broadening Excel Rehab & Sports’ portfolio
Thin, fluid-filled sacs called bursae are located throughout the human body. These sacs contain a small amount of lubricating fluid that helps cushion the area between the bones and soft tissue such as the skin. When a bursa in the elbow gets inflamed, it’s called elbow bursitis. You can experience
Your wrist is a vital part of your body. You need your wrists for fine motor skills such as typing, driving, and even turning a light on or off. If your wrist is swollen and stiff, you may struggle with even basic activities that require the use of your hands.
Have a painful knee injury that’s preventing you from going on walks or playing with your kids? You may be dealing with a meniscus tear, one of the most common types of knee injuries people can get. The meniscus is a C-shaped piece of cartilage that cushions the area between
Your legs carry you around all day. They allow you to explore, play sports, dance and simply get things done. Sometimes, though, you can overuse them or push them too hard. One common leg injury is a pulled muscle involving the: Hamstrings Calf muscles Quadriceps Groin muscles Adductor muscles Pulled
Tendons are the strong bands of tissue that connect your muscles to your bones. Two common types of forearm tendinitis are lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) and medial epicondylitis (golfer’s elbow). Forearm tendinitis can happen when these tendons become inflamed due to: Repetitive motions — Jobs or hobbies that involve repetitive
Imagine wanting to raise your hand in greeting to someone, but your arm just doesn’t move the way you want it to. This can be a frustrating experience for people with movement disorders. These are neurological conditions that affect the nervous system, the complex network that controls the body’s muscles
Gout is a type of arthritis, causing inflammation and pain in the joints. The culprit behind gout is the buildup of uric acid in the body. Uric acid is a natural substance; however, when there’s too much of it, it can form sharp crystals that tend to settle in the
SOUTHPORT, NC, August 1, 2024 — We are excited to announce the partnership of three Carolina Strong Physical Therapy clinics throughout eastern North Carolina as the newest members of Alliance Physical Therapy Partners. As a practice dedicated to personalized attention that is often overrun by a focus on efficiency and
