Musculoskeletal Conditions

Musculoskeletal/sports-related injuries include: bones, muscles with their related tendons, joint structures such as ligaments and menisci. Injuries may cause impairments such as pain, inflammation, restricted movement, joint instability, or muscle weakness.

General Conditions

• Osteoarthritis: Degenerative joint disease (DJD); progressive destruction of articular cartilage and the formation of bone at the margin of the joint.
• Osteoporosis: A group of disorders, which have as their common denominator, a reduction of bone mass per unit of bone volume.
• Fibromyalgia: Chronic muscle pain syndrome with no known cause or cure, considered "inflammation of the soft tissue"; body and muscle aches often accompanied by overwhelming fatigue and pelvic pain; symptoms may wax and wane with no discernable cause
• TMJ Dysfunction: Inflammation in this joint may lead to difficulty opening the mouth fully, pain in the joint, and/or in the neck and head region; other symptoms include headaches, dizziness, tinnitus, and nausea

Shoulder Injuries

• Rotator cuff tear (operative or non-operative)
• Dislocation
• Frozen shoulder
• Tendinitis
• Fracture
• Shoulder impingement
• Thoracic outlet syndrome

Elbow Injuries

• Golfer's elbow (medial epicondylitis)
• Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)
• Sprain/strain (conservative or post-operative)
• Fractures

Wrist Injuries

• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Sprain/strain (conservative or post-operative)
• Fractures

Neck and Low Back Injuries

• Sprain/strain
• Disc herniation
• Stenosis
• Muscle spasm
• Posture
• Si joint dysfunction
• Coccygodynia: Refers to pain in and around the region of the coccyx or tailbone. It may involve the pelvic floor muscles and/or the gluteus maximus muscle. This condition is more common in women than men.
  • Etiology:
    • Falls resulting in direct injury of the coccyx (horseback riding, skiing)
    • Childbirth
    • Direct pressure on the coccyx (e.g. sitting)
    • Strain (cycling, rowing)

Hip Conditions

• Acetabular labral tears
• Bursitis
• IT band tightness/syndrome
• Tendinitis
• Total knee replacement

Knee Injuries

• Patellofemoral syndrome
• ACL tear (operative or non-operative)
• Meniscus tear (operative or non-operative)
• Tendinitis
• Total knee replacement

Ankle Injuries

• Achilles' tendonitis (Achilles' heel)
• Peroneal tendonitis
• Sprain/strain (conservative or post-operative)
• Fractures

Foot/Toe Injuries

• Plantar fascitis (heel pain)
• Tarsal tunnel syndrome
• Bunionectomies
• Sprain/strain (conservative or post-operative)
• Fractures/stress fractures

Physical Therapy Treatment Includes:

• Manual therapy
  • Mobilization
  • Myofascial release
  • Soft tissue mobilization
• Strengthening
  • Therapeutic exercises
  • Stabilization exercises
• Range of motion
  • Stretching
• Modalities
  • E-stimulation
  • Ultrasound
  • Heat/ice
• Patient education
• Home exercise program (HEP)

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