Physical Therapy Blog with Laura Inverarity, D.O. December 2004 Archive

Pressure ulcers are categorized into four different stages depending on the depth of tissue involvement. Knowing the stage of a pressure ulcer can determine how to manage the wound. ... Read More

There are many specialty areas in the field of physical therapy. The five most common specialties include geriatric, neurologic, cardiopulmonary, orthopedic, and pediatric. My article provides a brief description of ... Read More

Osgood-Schlatter is one of the most common causes of knee pain in young males. It often occurs in boys during the time of their growth spurt. You can read more ... Read More

Most everyone has heard the terms ACL or MCL when people refer to knee injuries, however, what this means is not clear to all. Here you can learn the four ... Read More

Preventing common office workplace injuries can be done by following a few simple steps. Read my tips on chair positioning, safe lifting technique, and steps to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome. ... Read More

Confused on how a strain differs from a sprain? Here's a quick comparison and definition of each. One of the most common sprains is an ankle sprain, the University of Illinois ... Read More

There are many abbreviations specific to the field of physical therapy. This can often be confusing to other health care professionals and students starting their training in therapy. Review hundreds ... Read More

Experiencing numbness and tingling in your hands? Carpal Tunnel Syndrome may be the cause. Anatomy, symptoms, and treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome are reviewed in this article.