Orthopedic Conditions We Treat
Welcome to our clinic, where we specialize in treating a wide range of orthopedic conditions. Our team includes therapists with the Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) certification, awarded by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS). This certification means they have advanced knowledge and experience in orthopedic physical therapy. Only about 6% of physical therapists in the US have this certification, highlighting our team's expertise.
We also use Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) to guide our treatments. These guidelines are based on scientific evidence and help us make the best decisions for your care. However, we know that each patient is unique, so we tailor our treatments to fit your specific needs.
Below, you'll find a list of the orthopedic conditions we treat using the advanced skills and knowledge from our OCS-certified therapists. Our goal is to provide you with the best possible care for your musculoskeletal conditions and injuries.
Exercise-based programs help athletes prevent knee and ACL injuries through active movement and exercises that strengthen muscles, improve balance, and increase agility. Some well-known programs for preventing various knee injuries include 11+, FIFA 11, HarmoKnee, and Knäkontroll. These programs were developed by experts like Emery, Meeuwisse, Goodall, Junge, LaBella, Malliou, Olsen, Pasanen, Petersen, and Wedderkopp.
Hamstring strain injuries are common in sports and activities that involve a lot of running, jumping, kicking, or quick changes in direction. This includes sports like track and field, soccer, football, and rugby.
Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain. It happens when the thick band of tissue (the plantar fascia) that runs across the bottom of the foot becomes inflamed. This can make walking painful and difficult.
Hip pain can come from different sources, including non-musculoskeletal issues, the lower back, inside the hip joint, and areas around the hip. Often, problems in the lower back and areas around the hip occur with issues inside the hip joint. To understand hip pain, it's important to know how the spine, pelvis, hip joint, and lower body work together. This includes knowing about the labrum, cartilage, and bones in the hip, and the muscles and ligaments that support the hip.
Reference: Thomas A. Koc Jr., PT, PhD, DPT, OCS, Christopher G. Bise, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, Christopher Neville, PT, PhD, Dominic Carreira, MD, Robroy L. Martin, PT, PhD, Christine M. McDonough, PT, PhD. "Heel Pain – Plantar Fasciitis: Revision 2023. Clinical Practice Guidelines Linked to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health from the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy and American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association.